Suicide rates increased from 2020 to 2022, with firearms as the leading means
The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
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The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Can you imagine biking 3,000 miles? One woman is doing just that across the U.S. and she's riding through Pittsburgh.
Some Republican lawmakers in West Virginia want to ban transgender youth at risk for self-harm or suicide from accessing medical interventions such as hormone therapy.
One in eight people globally are living with a mental health condition. Mental health organizations in the Pittsburgh area are reminding people to raise awareness and help break the stigma.
Mental health experts say the three-digit number has made help more accessible than before.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Allison Spinneweber, the owner of East End Therapists, about the growing mental health crisis among teenagers -- what's behind it and how to help parents understand.
The walk kicked off this morning at Highmark Stadium in Station Square.
Help is just a short phone call away.
James Madison University said it will cancel the remainder of its softball season as the death of student athlete Lauren Bernett was ruled a suicide.
Mental health matters: That's the message that's rapidly spreading in the wake of Lauren Bernett's sudden death amid a spike in suicides among women's college athletes.
The country music star died by suicide according to her daughters.
Callers can reach help now at (800) 273-TALK (8255), before the change in July.
Police in Ohio say two young girls were shot and killed in a Columbus apartment and their father then shot and killed himself.
The Federal Communications Commission is moving ahead with plans to designate a three-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988.
A memorial now sits at the site where police believe a man used an explosion and fire to kill himself on his daughter's wedding day.
The suicide rate rose 41% in the United States from 1999 to 2016, and the people at the highest risk have a few factors in common, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open on Friday.
A grieving York County mother is using her heartache to warn other parents of the dangers that lurk on the internet.
On Sunday night, Port Authority Police found Drew Camoosa, a depressed and suicidal man from New Jersey, walking along the railroad tracks near the East Busway.
Allegheny County Police are investigating after a patient committed to Western Psych was found dead in the Ohio River.
Pittsburgh Police saved the life of a man who attempted to commit suicide from a bridge in Oakland.
State police say a man killed his wife with an ax in their Pennsylvania home and then stabbed himself to death over the weekend.
A young woman has been given a new lease on life one year after becoming the youngest person to undergo a face transplant in the U.S.
No one was injured when an explosion destroyed two apartments at the Century Townhomes in Clairton on Thursday night.
The Steelers have lost all six Thursday night divisional road games with Tomlin as coach.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
Pittsburgh City Council will take a final vote next week to provide free spaying and neutering services with a few tweaks.
The Browns rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Steelers 24-19 on Thursday at a snowy Huntington Bank Field in Ohio.
The Pittsburgh area's first flakes of the season have already arrived, but the impactful snow will take over late Thursday night and Friday morning.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
No one was injured when an explosion destroyed two apartments at the Century Townhomes in Clairton on Thursday night.
The Steelers have lost all six Thursday night divisional road games with Tomlin as coach.
Pittsburgh City Council will take a final vote next week to provide free spaying and neutering services with a few tweaks.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Bob Casey says he called Dave McCormick to congratulate him for winning the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race as a recount is underway.
A former Westmoreland County employee was charged with theft after detectives said he ordered unauthorized pay increases.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania spoke on the pick on social media.
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Pittsburgh Today Live is cooking up something special for the holiday season!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joined us for another exciting edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Senior food writer and dining critic for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Hal B. Klein, joined us with a guide to a culinary adventure right here in Pittsburgh.
We love getting nebby and checking out cool houses around town. We got to see Wiz Khalifa's house, which is now on the market in Washington County!
Daisy joined us from Barrett Elementary this morning to check out their creativity when it comes to supporting the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Pittsburgh EMS workers say they are understaffed and overstretched, racing from one call to the next.
The Steelers have lost all six Thursday night divisional road games with Tomlin as coach.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Steelers 24-19 on Thursday at a snowy Huntington Bank Field in Ohio.
Snow blanketed the field on Thursday during the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of the robotics industry.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Sierra Ferrell are hitting the road for 25 shows across the United States and Canada.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The first 10 names entering the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame could be announced as soon as next fall.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
People who trap neuter and release community cats in city neighborhoods are scratching their heads because they're unhappy with some of the changes.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more on the first snow of the season in the Pittsburgh area.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card, with the potential to trade the card for 30 years of Pirates season ticket behind home plate. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele visits a shop in Cranberry Township.
An eatery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is among the 100 best in America for 2024, according to OpenTable.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
