Suicide

Victim of child marriage in Iran dies of wounds after self-immolation, human rights groups claim

Under Article 1041 of the Iranian Civil Code, girls under 13 and boys under 15 can legally marry with the consent of a paternal legal guardian and court approval, with no absolute minimum age set.

Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East and Central Asia as seen on a vintage globe, November 14, 2024
Participants waves French flags during a RN party event "La fete champetre" in Lievin, northern France on July 4, 2026.

France opens investigation into prime minister's office after employee suicides - report

People visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre in  Re’im, southern Israel, on December 16, 2025.

Bar Asraf found deceased in apparent suicide at grave of girlfriend killed in October 7 massacre

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative

Iranian women, girls die by suicide, honor killing after Telegram sextortion channel


The tragic case of IDF soldier's suicide shows we must do more for our fighters - editorial

“We must act to make this case be the last of its kind.”

 Eliran Mizrachi seen in Israeli military uniform

IDF reservists who took own life after fighting in Gaza gets military burial

Mizrachi was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and took his own life last week after receiving a re-conscription order (Tzav 8).

 Sgt. Maj. (res.) Eliran Mizrahi's funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on June 13, 2024

Providing Hope: The Dolansky Research and Treatment Program for Suicide Prevention

The goal of this program is to identify novel targets for treatment, as well as to develop and implement new therapeutic approaches to reverse depression and prevent suicide.


Health Ministry searching for candidates for the position of Suicide Registrar

The data collected by the new registrar will help the healthcare system in Israel better monitor and respond to cases of suicide.

 Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit at the women's MCI drill, October 12, 2021.

EU regulator finds no link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts

EMA also analyzed about 170 other case reports on suspected adverse reactions registered with the EU's EudraVigilance database.

 EUROPEAN UNION flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels.

West Bank city names street after self-immolating US soldier Aaron Bushnell

"[Bushnell] wanted to light a strong spark, to reignite our cause,” Mayor Abdul Karim Sidr told a small crowd gathered at the opening.

A man identified as US Air Force soldier Aaron Bushnell, 25, moments before setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC.

Israeli AI start-up Mitziti supports PTSD victims with new technology

Mitziti, a new Israeli AI start-up, attempts to combat the serious mental health crisis in Israel following October 7

Artificial intelligence (Ilustrative)

Praise of Bushnell's self-immolation puts US closer to suicide bombings - comment

Extremists are threatening to set the mentally vulnerable alight and normalize political violence in America.

 A man identified as US Air Force soldier Aaron Bushnell, 25, moments before setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC.

Israel needs more mental health services in English

There are no specific statistics or research on youth and adult Anglo suicide rates in Israel, but communities with large populations of English-speaking immigrants have been hard hit in recent years

Depression (illustrative)

Data shows a decrease in suicides since October 7

In an average year, over 500 Israelis – more men than women – commit suicide, and about 6,200 people – more women than men – attempt it.

 People gather and light candles to remember the victims who were murdered by Hamas militants at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 17, 2023.