A New Study Links Rising Temperatures to an Increased Risk of Suicide

This study’s authors focused on suicide since it is one of the top causes of death worldwide, particularly in wealthier nations. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the suicide rate increased by more than 25% between 1999 and 2016. If you or someone you know may be contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Source: TIME: Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Uncategorized climate change healthytime Mental Health/Psychology onetime Source Type: news