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Junior Seau, seen here playing for the New England Patriots toward the end of his career, suffered from a degenerative brain disease, scientists say.

Junior Seau's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against NFL

The NFL linebacker committed suicide last year and a study of his brain found he suffered chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease associated with receptive injuries to the head.

Red Flag Laws Seek To Balance Gun Safety With Due Process

When an attempt to carry out a gun removal in Maryland's Anne Arundel County left a man dead last November, opponents of the state's red flag law were…

What We Know About The Brussels Attacks Suspects

In the wake of the deadly attacks in Belgium's capital in March, two brothers were quickly identified as suspected suicide bombers; authorities took longer to name their suspected accomplices.

Lt. Gen. Mark Milley speaks to reporters April 2 regarding the second shooting in five years on the Fort Hood Army post in Texas.

Shooting Unfairly Links Violence With Mental Illness — Again

The vast majority of people, including soldiers, with PTSD, depression or other mental illness are not violent. Psychiatrists doubt the latest shooting at Fort Hood could have been predicted.

Gov. Mike Kehoe signs a bill banning non-disclosure agreements in child sex abuse cases on June 10, 2025, alongside the bill’s sponsors, state Rep. Tim Taylor, R-Bunceton, left, and state Sen. Kurtis Gregory, R-Marshall, right.

Missouri governor signs law that voids non-disclosure agreements in child sex abuse cases

The bill has been called “Trey’s Law,” referring to the late Trey Carlock, who died by suicide in 2019 after being sexually abused at the Branson-based Kanakuk Kamps. It passed as part of a larger public safety package.

Safe Connections opened one of the first texting hotlines in early March for people experiencing domestic abuse.

Missouri mental crisis calls go up during 988 hotline’s first month

During the first month of a national mental health crisis line, calls to Missouri mental health centers have gone up 30%, state officials said. The three-digit 988 line routes all calls to suicide prevention hotline crisis centers.

This photo of Daisy Coleman, who does tattoo work under the name "Cat Coleman," was captioned "In her element, tattooing survivors. #fordaisy," by SafeBAE, a group she helped found for young sexual assault survivors.

Daisy Coleman, Sexual Assault Survivor In High-Profile Missouri Case, Is Dead at 23

Coleman, a fierce advocate for young sexual assault survivors, took her own life on Tuesday. “She was so brave but she was tired and scared,” her mother wrote on Facebook.

A Wisconsin combat veteran was driving down the highway in February when he suddenly found his name, license plate number and mental health information broadcast on the radio, on television and posted on electronic billboards across the state as part of a "Green Alert." A new Wisconsin law allows authorities to put that information out the same way an AMBER Alert publicizes missing children.

Balancing Safety And Privacy When A Veteran Goes Missing

Wisconsin created the Green Alert - a statewide call-out when family, friends or caregivers report a troubled veteran is missing. That may save lives, but it exposes a personal crisis to all.

Ireland May Allow Limited Abortions

Politicians in the Catholic Republic of Ireland have overwhelmingly voted to introduce abortion in cases where the woman's life is in danger or she is at risk of suicide. John Waters, columnist for the Irish Times, speaks with Weekend Edition Sunday host Rachel Martin about this sensitive issue.

Alan Turing Turns 100

Alan Turing was the father of modern computing, helped the allies win World War II, and was gay — which led to his arrest, and chemical castration. David Leavitt, author of The Man Who Knew Too Much discusses Turing's achievements, persecution, and tragic suicide.

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