Complex on MSN

Laverne Cox Opens Up About Childhood Sexual Assault and Suicide Attempt at Age 11

In her new memoir 'Transcendent,' the OITNB star confronts childhood trauma, church abuse, and the secret that nearly ended ...
CNA

Those who survived a suicide attempt on what drove them to the brink – and what helped them hold on

The path of recovering after once thinking of ending one's life is rarely straightforward. But for those who have lived through such a crisis, and the caregivers who walked beside them, they hope no ...

Laverne Cox Opens Up About a Suicide Attempt at Age 11 and the ‘Shame’ of Being Sexually Assaulted (Exclusive)

Writing this book brought back all the traumatic, awful shaming from my childhood. But there was also a very resilient child, ...

Suicide survivors are being successfully treated with lithium

Researchers in Texas have found that a drug often used to treat some mental illnesses also can be an effective treatment for suicide survivors.
Dayton Daily News

Retired colonel tells his story of surviving suicide and thriving

Retired Col. Robert Swanson Jr. speaks in front of hundreds of graduate students and faculty Jan. 16 at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Swanson is a suicide ...

Laverne Cox opens up about childhood trauma and suicide attempt in new memoir

The trailblazing actress says confronting childhood trauma in her new memoir helped her reconnect with the resilience that carried her ...
PBS

Judge releases note that cellmate says he found after Epstein's suspected suicide attempt

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. NEW YORK ...
The Business Journals

Care and connection for veterans

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The initiative partners with ...