suicidal

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Black women have also historically reported suicidal ideation during the postpartum period at a rate roughly double that of white women.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

She’s done extensive research showing that food insecurity is strongly associated with major maternal depressive symptoms; she points to research focused on the association between food insecurity and suicidal ideation and attempts in teenagers.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

More than 20 people close to Charmain gave similar accounts - she did not use drugs and was not suicidal.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

That involves developing mechanisms for what he describes as “avalanche decoupling”—basically the kind of total economic isolation that makes a war not just expensive, but suicidal for the Chinese economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Launching the boats now would be suicidal, but chances were they were about to be pitched into the water at any moment.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong