suicide

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There is interesting material in this book on the nature of Roman suicide, the mixture of magic and medicine for Romans, and the meanings that Romans put on dreams, especially those involving gladiators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Right now, 988 offers callers direct access to counselors with specialized training in supporting veterans, another population with higher suicide rates than the national average.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The spokesperson added that the government's professional learning resource on supporting children and young people's mental health, which includes learning on suicide and self-harm, is free and available to all school staff.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"While Scotland's curriculum isn't mandatory, schools can and do discuss these topics through Personal and Social Education lessons, and Education Scotland has already provided national resources to schools on suicide prevention."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Not knowing of Brutus’s victory, Cassius committed suicide rather than face capture.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby