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☆ Survivor of suicide attempt receives innovative face transplant: ‘It was just a miracle’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

At the time, she said, a doctor told her: “The only option for Derek is a face transplant.”Derek Pfaff with his mother, Lisa, before his face transplant procedure. Mayo ClinicPfaff, 30, is now one of just several dozen people in the world who have successfully received a life-changing face transplant. Among them are Aaron James, who received the world’s first whole-eye and partial face transplant, and Katie Stubblefield, who was the youngest person to receive a face transplant in the United States. Before his face transplant surgery, Derek Pfaff was missing several parts of his face. You are restoring, bringing in fully formed facial parts.”Dr. Samir Mardini led the medical team that performed Pfaff's face transplant in February.

Persons: CNN — Derek Pfaff, “, ”, Pfaff, Jerry Pfaff, Derek Pfaff, Lisa Pfaff, Derek, ” Derek Pfaff, Lisa, Mayo Clinic Pfaff, Aaron James, Katie Stubblefield, “ There’ve, Samir Mardini, Mayo, Mardini, – they’re, it’s, ” Mardini, Dr, ’ Pfaff, –, ” Pfaff, Sanjay Gupta, Lisa’s, ” Lisa, “ We’re Organizations: Lifeline, CNN, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Mayo Clinic, World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control, CNN Health, Detroit Lions football Locations: Harbor Beach , Michigan, United States, Rochester , Minnesota, Mayo

☆ South Korean actor Song Jae-lim dead at 39
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Yoonjung Seo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Seoul, South Korea CNN —South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, a former model who rose to prominence in K-dramas, was found dead in Seoul on Tuesday. A police official told CNN that no evidence of foul play was found at the scene, and a note was discovered in the apartment. “Our initial investigation so far, has revealed no signs of criminal activity,” police told CNN. South Korean stars paid tribute to Song following the news of his death. How to get help Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters.

Persons: Song Jae, lim, Song, ”, Rose De Versailles, … Jae, lim …, Park Ho, san, Hong Seok, cheon, “, Moon bin, Sulli, SHINee’s Kim Jong, hyun Organizations: South Korea CNN — South, Seoul Seongdong police, CNN, “, ” Police, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Entertainment Locations: Seoul, South Korea, ”, South

☆ Dennoriss Richardson: FBI investigating death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Widespread skepticism about Richardson’s death underscores deep-seated distrust of local law enforcement in Colbert County. A spokesperson for the FBI’s field office in Birmingham confirmed the FBI is aware of Dennoriss Richardson’s death and is reviewing the allegations of criminal misconduct. Marvin Long, a 57-year-old Black man and lifelong Colbert County resident, knew Dennoriss Richardson’s family well growing up. He shares the skepticism about the suicide ruling and said Richardson’s death has intensified his fear of retaliation. Dennoriss Richardson pleaded guilty to drug possession in 2006 and was sentenced to five years in prison.

Persons: Dennoriss Richardson, Leigh Richardson, didn’t, Sheriff Eric Balentine, ” Balentine, Dennoriss, Tori Bailey, Bailey, ” Bailey, Marvin Long, ” Long, “ I’m, Long, Richardson, Roderick Van Daniel, ” Van Daniel, ”, Balentine, “, ” Richardson, Sheffield Mayor Steve Stanley, Stanley, ” Stanley, Richardson’s, Van Daniel, Richardson “ Organizations: Alabama AP, FBI, Sheriff’s, Sheriff, NAACP, Equal, Initiative, Sheffield Police, “, Sheffield, The Sheffield Police Department, Sheffield Mayor, Sheffield Police Department, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Locations: Montgomery, Alabama, Colbert County, Sheffield, Tennessee, The Colbert, Birmingham, Colbert

☆ Self-harm: Why it happens and how to treat it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Editor’s Note: This story contains details of self-harm that some readers may find upsetting or triggering. She had just recently learned about self-harm after asking a friend about her many bandages and long sleeves. In 2019 there were 363,000 emergency department visits for self-harm, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Self-harm can also be a form of self-punishment among those feeling guilt or shame and thus like they deserve physical pain. You should of course use common sense and not let someone have their self-harm toolkit in their bedroom, for example, Whitlock added.

Persons: Megan, ” Megan —, —, ”, ” Megan, “, Megan’s, Janis Whitlock, Whitlock, Jeremy Jamieson, There’s, Vibh Forsythe Cox, Marsha M, Linehan, Cox, ” Whitlock, DBT, suicidality, don’t, ‘, ’ ” Whitlock, Whitlock doesn’t, Michele Berk, Benjamin Veness, Berk, ” “, Matt Villano Organizations: International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, CNN, Houston, Cornell Research, Cornell University, US Centers for Disease Control, University of Rochester, University of Washington, JED, Parents, Stanford University in Locations: New York, Seattle, Boston, Norway, Stanford University in California, Las Vegas, California

☆ ‘There are no guardrails.’ This mom believes an AI chatbot is responsible for her son’s suicide
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Globally: The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide have contact information for crisis centers around the world. Garcia believes Character.AI is responsible for the death of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, who died by suicide in February, according to a lawsuit she filed against the company last week. When Garcia first heard he was interacting with an AI chatbot, she said she thought it was something like a video game. However, within months of starting to use the platform, Setzer became “noticeably withdrawn, spent more and more time alone in his bedroom, and began suffering from low self-esteem. “There were no suicide pop-up boxes that said, ‘If you need help, please call the suicide crisis hotline.’ None of that,” she said.

Persons: Megan Garcia, Garcia, Character.AI, Sewell Setzer III, Setzer, “, ” Garcia, ” –, Character.AI's chatbots, chatbot Setzer, she, ” “, ”, Gabby Jones, I’m, That’s, ” Setzer, Matthew Bergman, Bergman, Sewell, Noam Shazeer, Daniel De Freitas, weren’t Organizations: New, New York CNN, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, CNN, Trust, Safety, Prevention, Junior Varsity, Bloomberg, Getty, Character.AI, Social Media, Law Center, Meta, Google, Apple Locations: New York, Florida, Brooklyn , New York

Shirel’s family and friends surrounded the grave, sobbing and wailing loudly, visibly shaken by her death. Heartbroken and overwhelmed with guilt and anger, Eyal said he blames the Israeli health authorities for some of Shirel’s problems. “You don’t love to go to shrinks and psychiatrists, okay, go to visit your friends that also went the Nova Festival and survived. How to get help Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. Eyal Golan said the only help Shirel received was from the local authorities, which are strapped for cash and unable to offer adequate assistance.

Persons: Tel, Israel CNN — Meir Golan, Shirel Golan, Shirel’s, Eyal Golan, Shirel, ”, Eyal, CNN Eyal, “, let’s, it’s, Shirel didn’t, ” Omer Leshem, SafeHeart Organizations: Israel CNN, CNN, Nova Music, Nova, Israel’s Welfare, Social Services Ministry, Nova Festival, Israel Defense Forces, IDF, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Locations: Tel Mond, Israel, Gaza, Shirel’s, Tel Aviv

More than a year after Hamas and other armed groups launched their terror attack against Israel, Shirel Golan became their latest victim. Shirel’s brother Eyal Golan told CNN her health problems began immediately after the October 7 attack. Eyal Golan, brother of Shirel Golan. How to get help Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. Eyal Golan said the only help Shirel received was from the local authorities, which are strapped for cash and unable to offer adequate assistance.

Persons: Tel, Israel CNN — Meir Golan, Shirel Golan, Shirel’s, Eyal Golan, Shirel, ”, Eyal, Luis Graham, Yooll, “, let’s, it’s, Shirel didn’t, ” Omer Leshem Organizations: Israel CNN, CNN, Nova Music, Nova, Israel’s Welfare, Social Services Ministry, Israel Defense Forces, Nova Festival, IDF, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Locations: Tel Mond, Israel, Gaza, Shirel’s, Tel Aviv

☆ Israeli soldiers returning from Gaza war struggle with trauma and suicide
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Nadeen Ebrahim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

The Israeli military reservist returned a different person, traumatized by what he had witnessed in the war against Hamas in the strip, his family told CNN. The Israeli military has said it is providing care for thousands of soldiers who are suffering from PTSD or mental illnesses caused by trauma during the war. Israeli soldiers who fought in the enclave told CNN they witnessed horrors the outside world can never truly comprehend. For many soldiers, the war in Gaza is a fight for Israel’s survival and must be won by any means. There was a “very strong collective attitude” of distrust among Israeli soldiers toward the Palestinians in Gaza, especially at the outset of the war, the medic said.

Persons: Ma’ale, Eliran Mizrahi, “, ”, Jenny Mizrahi, Eliran, Benjamin Netanyahu’s “, Mizrahi, Bulldozing, ’ Mizrahi, Jenny, ” Jenny, Shir, Omar Al, ” Guy Zaken, ” Zaken, Zaken, Bregman, Abdel Kareem Hana, Uzi Bechor, ” Bechor, didn’t, ” Bregman, Beit, Amir Levy, Netanyahu, Joe Biden Organizations: Tel, CNN, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces, United Nations, IDF, West Bank, Getty, UN, Israel’s, King’s College London, Haaretz, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Israel Democracy Institute Locations: Tel Aviv, Gaza, Israel, Jerusalem, Lebanon, Shejaiya, Gaza City, AFP, Deir al, Balah, Beit Jann

☆ Use of ‘suicide capsule’ suspended pending criminal probe after American woman dies
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Story The Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Editor’s Note: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. Globally, the International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide have contact information for crisis centers around the world. AP —Advocacy groups behind a so-called suicide capsule said Sunday they have suspended the process of taking applications to use it — which numbered over 370 last month — as a criminal investigation into its first use in Switzerland is completed. On the same day as the woman died, Swiss Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider told parliament that use of the Sarco would not be legal. “Only after the Sarco was used was it learned that Ms. Baume-Schneider had addressed the issue,” the advocacy groups said in the statement Sunday.

Persons: Florian Willet, Willet, Philip Nitschke, Elisabeth Baume, Schneider, Baume Organizations: International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, AP, Exit International, U.S . Midwest, Swiss Locations: Switzerland, Australia, ”, Schaffhausen, Netherlands

☆ Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven’t slowed the deaths
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Cheryl Platzman Weinstock | Kff Health News | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Globally: The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide have contact information for crisis centers around the world. But, Mehta said, “we act like we know everything there is to know about suicide prevention. During the past two decades federal officials have launched three national suicide prevention strategies, including one announced in April. Without accurate statistics, researchers can’t figure out who dies most often by suicide, what prevention strategies are working, and where prevention money is needed most. Similarly, the fledgling 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline faces similar, serious problems.

Persons: Pooja Mehta’s, Raj, “, ”, Mehta, —, Michael Schoenbaum, ” Schoenbaum, Schoenbaum, Jane Pearson, Kim Deti, Janet Lee, haven’t, Anita Everett, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Lena Heilmann, ” Mehta, Cheryl Platzman Organizations: KFF Health, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Mental Health, Alaska Natives, Centers for Disease Control, CDC, National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH, Wyoming Department of Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, National Alliance, Mental, Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health, CNN, CNN Health, state’s, Colorado Department of Public Health, Environment, KFF, National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation Locations: Arlington , Virginia, Alaska , Montana , North Dakota, Wyoming, SAMHSA, Colorado

Many mental health advocates worry whether the Georgia community will receive the mental health support it is likely to need in the wake of the shooting. Andy Miller for KFF Health NewsSo health providers worry that in the coming days, months, and years the community will struggle to find help for their mental health needs. Georgia ranks nearly last among states in access to mental health care resources, according to Mental Health America, a nonprofit that advocates for increased mental health spending. The lack of mental health care remained a top concern in the region during a follow-up assessment in 2022. But immediately following the shooting, mental health providers across the region still had to cobble together free resources for area residents.

Persons: ” Amanda McKee —, Asa Deslonde, Apalachee —, “, Howard Liu, Andy Miller, ”, Sean Couch, Barrow, Roland Behm, Behm, Tamara Conlin, William Smith, Paul Soost, Conlin, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, McKee, Asa ., Richard Aspinwall, ” McKee, “ They’re Organizations: Health, Apalachee High School, Northeast, Northeast Georgia Medical, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Apalachee, Communications, American Psychiatric Association, KFF Health, Georgia Health, Georgia Mental Health, Partnership, Mental Health America, U.S Census Bureau, Behavioral Health Systems, Health Survey, Barrow County School System, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Lutheran Church Charities, Atlanta Center, CNN, CNN Health, KFF Locations: WINDER, Ga, Northeast Georgia, Barrow, Atlanta, Georgia, Barrow County, Athens, Gainesville, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow, Winder , Georgia, Nebraska, , Texas

☆ Jon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Police in Nashville are crediting rock legend Jon Bon Jovi with coming to a woman’s aid on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday night. Bon Jovi, accompanied by an unidentified person, appears to speak with the woman in distress and eventually helps lift her back over the ledge to safety. CNN reached out to a representative for Bon Jovi for comment. A source close to the situation told CNN on Wednesday that Bon Jovi was filming a music video on the public bridge when the incident occurred. Bon Jovi has experience and training in helping individuals in times of crisis thanks to his JBJ Soul Foundation, which he started in 2006.

Persons: Jon Bon Jovi, “, John Drake, Bon Jovi Organizations: International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, CNN — Police, Nashville Metro Police, Nashville Police, Nashville Metro Police Department, CNN, Foundation Locations: Nashville, Cumberland, Bon

☆ National Suicide Prevention Month: How to reduce suicide risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Not everyone who attempts suicide has a mental health conditionOne of many common myths about suicide is that only people with mental health conditions have suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide. Describing a suicide attempt as “successful” is also problematic, as taking one’s life is not a positive achievement. “Failed suicide attempt” can suggest that surviving isn’t the best outcome or that there’s something lacking in the character or willpower of the attempter. Given these factors, when referring to suicide, appropriate language includes “died by suicide,” “fatal suicide attempt,” “killed herself” or “took his own life,” experts said. Acceptable shorthand ways to communicate not dying from an attempt include “nonfatal suicide attempt” or simply “suicide attempt.”Using more compassionate language to discuss suicide can also improve empathy and strategies for reducing suicide risk, experts said.

Persons: CNN —, Mitch Prinstein, Prinstein, John Van Seters, Justin Baker, ” Baker, haven’t, isn’t, That’s, Michael Roeske, I’ve, life’s, —, Roeske, “, Jacek Debiec, ” “, ” Organizations: International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, American Psychological Association, Neuroscience, University of North, Prevention, Initiative, Veterans, Ohio State University, Globally, University of Michigan Locations: United States, University of North Carolina, Chapel

Rights groups are furious the Taliban meeting is going ahead without Afghan women, and say it legitimizes Afghanistan’s leaders and fails to hold them to account for grave injustices. Whatever we had, we spent it,” Arzo’s brother Ahamad, a 27-year-old journalist under threat from the Taliban due to his occupation, told CNN in November. Arzo told CNN what drove her suicide attempt. Pakistan’s policy on “illegal foreigners” is no different to that of other nations, Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told CNN. CNNArzo doesn’t want a life like that for herself, her sister, or the women and girls still in Afghanistan.

Persons: ”, Arzo, Javed Iqbal, ” Richard Bennett, Zabihullah Mujahid, “, Richard Bennett, weren’t, – they’ll, They’re, Mahsa, Ahamad, Doctors, Arzo’s, CNN Arzo hadn’t, ” Mahsa, they’ve, can’t, Moniza Kakar, Rain, Kakar, Abbas, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Baloch, hadn’t, ” Amanullah, He’s, Amanullah, he’s, CNN Arzo, Heather Barr, ” Barr, “ It’s, Bennett, she’ll, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, Lifeline, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Worldwide, Pakistan CNN —, United Nations, Human Rights, UN, Security, “ ACC ”, Afghan, ACC, Pakistani Ministry of Foreign, “, Taliban, Human Rights Watch, International Court of Justice, Criminal Court, ICC Locations: Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistani, Afghanistan, CNN Pakistan, Doha, Qatar, Afghan, Kabul, Islamabad, –, Soviet, ”, Canada, Israel, Gaza

☆ Matthew Briggs made his English Premier League debut at 16. 11 years later, he was left feeling suicidal
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

That “surreal moment” seemingly was the start of an exciting career in the game – Briggs was once tipped as a future England captain. In the year when he walked away from soccer, Briggs moved in with his uncle. For the first time in his life, Briggs learned how to deal with the feelings he had struggled with for years. Briggs playing for England in the Under-20 World Cup in 2009. Thousands of young players are fed into the academy system every year, with only a tiny percentage ever making it.

Persons: CNN — Matthews Briggs, – Briggs, ” Briggs, “, ‘, ’, Briggs, ”, Middlesborough, Wayne Rooney, Lee Smith, I’m, Joe Giddens, Matthew Briggs, –, I’ve, Alex Livesey, “ I’ve, that’s, it’s, Matthew Ashton, ” Neil Saunders, Briggs leant, Harvey Elliot, Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, Elliot Organizations: International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Worldwide, CNN, English Premier League, Fulham, CNN Sport, Fulham’s, Arsenal, Premier League, Professional Footballers Association, England, Guyana’s CONCACAF, FIFA, US, Danish, HB Køge, Guyana, CONCACAF, Panama, Academy, PFA –, PFA, Liverpool Locations: England, Dubai, “, Guyana, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago

☆ ‘Pig butchering’ crypto scam: Americans taking their lives after losing savings to international criminal gangs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Teele Rebane | Ivan Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

In early March, Dennis’ children scheduled a meeting to help their father get back on his feet after the scam. Matt and Adrienne lost their father Dennis to suicide in March after he fell victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam. Hard to believe I’m falling for a man I have never seen or spoken to,” Carina told him just a few weeks in. Carina, scam victimCarina didn’t tell her family about what had happened and the stress she was under until the very final moment. After months of hiding it, Carina told her family, who suggested she speak to Kraken directly.

Persons: Matt, “, Adrienne’s, Dennis Jones, Jessie, ”, Dennis, Dennis ’, Adrienne, ” Matt, Chris Turner, Amanda Swinhart, they’ve, Erin West, “ I’ve, I’ve, Erin, “ We’ve, Shawn Bradstreet, Jim Castel, Bradstreet, Bumble, GASO, that’s, Tom Booth Rakesh, Rakesh, “ Klara Semonov, Tawee Sodsong, Tom Booth Pachara, Jeff Rosen, ’ Carina, “ Evan ”, Carina, WhatsApp, ” Carina, Evan Van ”, CNN Evan, Evan, consoling, Jim Castel ‘, ” Dennis messaged, ” Adrienne, Carina didn’t, “ It’s, ” Dennis ’ Organizations: Lifeline, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Worldwide, CNN, Facebook, FBI, San, LinkedIn, Meta, Indian, Thai National Broadcasting, Befrienders Locations: Virginia, Southeast Asia, scammers, Santa Clara, California’s Bay, San Francisco, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Thai, ”, Russian, Salt Lake City, scamming

More than a year later, she is still in debt and resorting to sex work to pay her bills. But now she would have to repay him – with sex work the only way to raise the cash. Yu is one of hundreds of women coerced to sell their bodies after frequenting Japan’s so-called “host clubs,” experts told CNN. Of those detained, 40% told police they were soliciting to repay debts run up at host clubs, NHK reported. “It’s a romance scam, basically,” said Ayaka Shiomura, a member of Japan’s upper house of parliament, who has unsuccessfully pushed for better safeguards against exploitative host clubs.

Persons: Tokyo CNN — Yu, she’d, Yu, ’ ”, “, ” Yu, Daniel Campisi, Behrouz Meheri, ”, Ayaka Shiomura, Mikami Rui, ” Mikami Rui, Hidemori, Gen, Shiomura, “ let’s, ” –, ‘, ’ ” Yu, –, Rui, “ I’m Organizations: Tokyo CNN, CNN, Getty, Tokyo, NHK, Asahi Shimbun, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Locations: Japan’s, Kabukicho, Tokyo, AFP, Japan, Okinawa, Macao, Hong Kong

☆ Grayson Murray’s parents confirm the golfer died by suicide
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Kevin Dotson | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Professional golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide, his parents confirmed in a statement released through the PGA Tour. It’s a nightmare.”The statement continued, “We would like to thank the PGA Tour and the entire world of golf for the outpouring of support. It provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people in suicidal crisis or distress. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454. For support outside of the US, a worldwide directory of resources and international hotlines is provided by the International Association for Suicide Prevention.

Persons: Grayson Murray, ” Eric, Terry Murray, wasn’t, Grayson, ”, Charles Schwab, Murray, Keegan Bradley Organizations: CNN, PGA, Tour, Sony, Keegan, IMG, Prevention, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Locations: Fort Worth , Texas, Raleigh , North Carolina

☆ Thomas Midgley Jr.: The man who almost destroyed the planet (twice)
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Facing a crowd of journalists, inventor Thomas Midgley Jr. poured a lead additive over his hands and then proceeded to inhale its fumes for about a minute. Unfazed, he said, “I could do this every day without getting any health problems whatsoever.”Soon afterward, Midgley needed medical treatment. The task of addressing the issue of engine knocking fell to Midgley while he was working at General Motors in 1916. An estimated 1 million people a year still die from lead poisoning, according to the World Health Organization. The toxicity of lead was already well-known when Midgley added it to gas, but that didn’t stop Ethyl from becoming a commercial success.

Persons: Thomas Midgley Jr, “, ”, Midgley, —, Ford, Gerald Markowitz, Colin Creitz, Charles Kettering, ” Markowitz, ” Midgley, Bill Kovarik, Midgley —, Kettering —, Freon, Joe Sohm, CFCs, Perkin, Priestley, Kettering, Willard Gibbs, Carl E, ” Kovarik, Markowitz, I’m Organizations: CNN, General Motors, City University of New, GM, Standard Oil, DuPont, Network, UNICEF, World Health Organization, Radford University, America, Montreal Protocol, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Society of Chemical Industry, American Chemical Society, National Academy of Sciences, TNT, Linde Locations: Beaver Falls , Pennsylvania, United States, City University of New York, Algeria, American, Dayton , Ohio, Virginia, Montreal, Chicago

☆ For adults, autism diagnosis can unlock a new life
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Matt Villano | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Jesse Grant/Getty ImagesFor some, an adult autism diagnosis is an inflection point — the moment in which a clearer and more fulfilling existence starts anew. Whatever the perspective, an adult autism diagnosis is an identity builder, instantaneously minting new members of the growing autism community. How to get help Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. “This is why a diagnosis can be so important.”An autism diagnosis can be everythingAdults are seeking formal autism diagnoses in record numbers, according to providers and practitioners who specialize in autism. “Getting an autism diagnosis, becoming part of the autism community, has completely recontextualized my life,” said Sellergren, who was diagnosed in 2021 at age 44.

Persons: CNN — John Frizzell, David Hume, ”, Frizzell, Beavis, John Frizzell, Jesse Grant, —, Lindsay Naeder, Michael Chez, Ingrid Boveda, Boveda, ‘, Quinten Harvey, ” Harvey, “, Vanessa Bal, Bal, neurodivergence, Autism, Naeder, Ed Asner, Spencer Harte, Harte, I’m, ” Harte, “ I’m, Bird Sellergren, Sellergren, ” Matt Villano Organizations: CNN, “, US Centers for Disease Control, Autism, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Autism Society, Research, Sutter Institute for Medical Research, Harvey Psychological Services, Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Applied, Professional, Rutgers, Team, Hollywood Locations: United States, Sacramento , California, Salt Lake City, neurodivergence, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Northern California, whalehead.com

☆ Brittney Griner tells ABC that she ‘wanted to take my life more than once’ while detained in Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Wayne Sterling | George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The US State Department deemed that Griner had been wrongfully detained and she was released in December 2022 in a prisoner swap involving Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. I felt like leaving here so badly,” Griner said in the ABC interview which aired on Wednesday. I have to endure this.”Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, also said that she was required to write Russian President Vladimir Putin a letter asking for forgiveness. Natalia Kolesnikova/Reuters“They made me write this letter,” said Griner, not specifying who told her to write the letter. The Phoenix Mercury star is entering her 11th WNBA season having returned to the team in May last year.

Persons: CNN — Brittney Griner, ABC’s, Griner, Viktor Bout, “, ” Griner, can’t, ”, Vladimir Putin, Natalia Kolesnikova, Reuters “, Cherelle Organizations: International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Worldwide, CNN, WNBA, US State Department, Russian, ABC, Reuters, ”, UMMC Ekaterinburg, Phoenix Mercury, Paris Olympics Locations: Russia, Khimki, Moscow, Russian, Paris

☆ Families who sued social media companies years ago are taking matters into their own hands
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Now there are hundreds of such lawsuits against social media platforms, alleging teenagers across the country have been harmed from exposure to social media, according to Matthew Bergman, the founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center, from where many of these lawsuits have been filed. Jaime Puerta said he has met with police departments, government agencies and schools to discuss the dangers of social media platforms. Mayor Eric Adams makes announcement on lawsuit against social media companies at City Hall in New York City. Next, she said she wants to work with lawmakers to help increase the age requirement to access social media sites. Donna and Chris Dawley have attended conferences, events and Congressional hearings to raise awareness about social media addiction.

Persons: Jaime Puerta’s, Daniel, Puerta, Snapchat, Matthew Bergman, Koukichi Takahashi, TikTok, ” Puerta, “, ”, Jaime Puerta, Meta, Gail Flatt, Sarah’s, Sarah, Flatt, Republican Sen, Marsha Blackburn, Sen . Blackburn, Blackburn, Mark Zuckerberg, who’ve, “ I’m, Norma Nazario, Zackery, Eric Adams, Nazario, Lev Radin, Ron DeSantis, Jaime Puerta – Amy Neville, Alexander, –, she’s, Neville, ” Amy Neville, Alexander Neville, Amy Neville, Democratic Sen, Amy Klobuchar, Sen, Klobuchar, Sabine Polak, Polak, Mileva, ” Polak, Repasky, it’s, Cece Nelter, Independence , Kentucky –, Instagram, Cece, Nelter, Donna, Chris Dawley –, CJ, ” Donna Dawley, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Chris Dawley, Donna Dawley “, Donna Dawley, “ We’ve Organizations: CNN, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Social Media, Law, Meta, Adobe, Big Tech, Los Angeles, Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, Homeland Security, Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, Drug, Administration, Federal, Facebook, Wall, Northern District of, Republican, Union, New York City, New York, City Hall, Pacific Press, TikTok, Florida Republican, Snapchat, Alexander Neville Foundation, Alexander, Parent, Academy, Democratic, Media, Free Schools Movement Locations: Northern District, Northern District of California, Instagram, Tennessee, Biden’s, New York, New, New York City, Florida, United States, Minnesota, Phoenixville , Pennsylvania, ”, Independence , Kentucky

Nigel was gay, Shelby said, but she never knew the impact that had on his life at school. ‘Solutions in search of a problem’HB130 – dubbed a “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics – is one of the bills currently working through the state legislature. For Neil Rafferty, a husband, combat veteran and the only Alabama state lawmaker who identifies as gay, the changes could once again trigger unintended consequences for the state. After his death, Shelby started The Nigel Shelby Foundation to help youth who may not have a support system, provide scholarships for students and help families with LGBTQ children. Camika and Nigel Shelby Courtesy Shelby familyIn a letter to his mother before his death, Nigel asked her to forgive him and keep living, Shelby said.

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☆ Aryna Sabalenka wins at Miami Open in first match since death of her former partner
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Aryna Sabalenka defeated Paula Badosa in the second round at the Miami Open on Friday, playing just days after the death of her ex-partner, former professional ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov. “Konstantin’s death is an unthinkable tragedy, and while we were no longer together, my heart is broken,” Sabalenka said in a statement on Wednesday. Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka embraced at the net afterwards. Robert Prange/Getty Images“No, I wasn’t surprised at all (by Sabalenka’s play)”, Badosa told reporters after losing to Sabalenka. “She’s a very, very strong woman, strong personality, you can see it on the court.

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☆ Billy Guyton: First New Zealand professional rugby union player confirmed to have died with CTE
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —A former professional rugby union player, who who died in 2023 at the age of 33, has become the first in New Zealand to be formally diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – the neurogenerative disease associated with repeated head trauma. Billy Guyton died of a suspected suicide last year, CNN affiliate Radio New Zealand (RNZ) reported, and his family subsequently donated his brain to Auckland’s Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank which made the CTE diagnosis. CNN has contacted New Zealand Rugby for comment. Around the world, players are grappling to deal with the impact of head injuries sustained during their rugby careers. In the UK, some 450 current and former rugby players have now joined lawsuits to take legal action against global governing body World Rugby and the national governing bodies of England and Wales, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Rugby Football League Limited, International Rugby League Limited and British Amateur Rugby League Association.

Persons: CNN —, Billy Guyton, Maurice Curtis, John, RNZ, “, ”, Billy, That’s, Australia – Guyton, ” John Guyton, Michael Buckland, Curtis Organizations: CNN, rugby, Radio New Zealand, Neurological, Brain, Auckland Brain Bank, Super Rugby, Australia, Nelson Weekly, New Zealand Rugby, Australian Sports Brain Bank, World Rugby, Rugby Football Union, RFU, Welsh Rugby Union, WRU, Rugby Football League Limited, International Rugby League Limited, British Amateur Rugby League Association . Lawyers, University of Glasgow, Boston University, University of Sydney, Prevention, Befrienders Locations: New Zealand, Auckland, England, Wales

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