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Rutgers study links rural youth firearm exposure with higher mental health and suicide risks

A Rutgers-led study adds to evidence that rural young people face higher firearm exposure and handgun carrying, alongside elevated mental health harms and suicide risk.

Key Takeaways

Rutgers researchers reported that rural youth face higher firearm exposure and handgun carrying.
The study linked that exposure to mental health harms and elevated suicide risk.

DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Autistic People Three Times More Likely to Die by Suicide, Study Warns

A Bournemouth University study of over 4,000 autistic individuals calls for faster diagnoses and tailored mental health support, revealing that one in four autistic people will attempt suicide in their lifetime.

Key Takeaways

Autistic people are 3x more likely to die by suicide, with 1 in 4 attempting it versus 1 in 37 in the general population
The study surveyed over 4,000 autistic individuals and was published in Autism in Adulthood

DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via medicalxpress.com