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Perez Hilton taken to hospital after appearing to harm himself: police

Aug 5

NC expands 988 services as crisis line marks 4-year anniversary

Jul 19

NC police investigating man's death in downtown as a suicide

The North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office is in charge of the case and will conduct a full investigation, Raleigh police say.

Aug 18

Youth suicide deaths fall after 988 launch

May 30

Senate bill seeks mental health training for youth athletics coaches

May 7

Triangle woman honors late brother with nationwide Day of Good

Apr 14

NCCU students mourn classmate, call for stronger mental health support

Mar 31

Real‑time crisis dispatch pilot launches in 10 eastern NC counties

Mar 8

Instagram to notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search suicide

Feb 27

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline marks 4 years

Jul 19

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Youth suicide deaths fall after 988 launch

May 30

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Canes remember 4-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux

May 29

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Deputy's training helps him save teen attempting to die by suicide

Oct 10, 2025

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Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day: 'People are hurting'

Sep 10, 2025

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NCDHHS celebrates 988 day, recognizes ASL services anniversary

Sep 8, 2025

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Disney 'The Power of Joy' creator makes Eisner history with 'Weirdo' nomination in kids' category

Jul 24, 2025

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NCDHHS launches action plan to curb Black youth suicide

Jul 23, 2025

Latest Stories

Triangle veterans seeing benefits to help PTSD with hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Those who served are more likely than the general public to die by suicide, but an alternative treatment holds promise.

Oct 15, 2025

Teen attempts death by suicide, is saved by deputy who credits his crisis intervention training

Deputy Garcia says his crisis intervention training prepared him for that night he saw the teen hanging over the ledge of a bridge.

Oct 10, 2025

Green Level High hosts 2nd annual mental health awareness game

"You're not alone."

Sep 20, 2025

Wake County P.E. teacher, former SAU basketball player dies: 'Great sadness'

Daveon Dunn, 23, reportedly died by suicide on Monday.

Sep 11, 2025

Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day: 'People are hurting'

In its 22nd year, Sept. 10 marks another year of calling attention to the importance of mental health and suicide.

Sep 10, 2025