Death of Franklin High student in Highland Park ruled suicide after 4th-floor fall

The death of 17-year-old Franklin High School student Xavier Nungaray-Martinez has been ruled a suicide after a four-story fall following a classroom fight in Highland Park on Sept. 30.

18-year-old Franklin High student dies after balcony fall following classroom fight

A death investigation is underway at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park after a student died following a fight and fall from a fourth-floor balcony on campus Wednesday afternoon.

The surprising link between allergies and suicide risk explained

Could high pollen mean more than sneezing? A study found suicide deaths rose during peak pollen periods, raising new questions about allergies and mental health.

VA releases annual veteran suicide prevention report, prevention remains top clinical priority

Suicide prevention continues to be the Department of Veterans Affairs' top clinical priority and the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows a decline in suicide rates among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, but an increase in veterans who are not enrolled in VA healthcare.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked

Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.  

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.

Perez Hilton's family issues statement confirming medical care after TikTok livestream

Perez Hilton's family and team confirmed the celebrity blogger is receiving medical care following a concerning TikTok livestream and emergency hospitalization in Florida.

Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check

Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

US to award more than $281 million for mental health programs

In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.

California among 4 states pushing Meta to pay $1.4 trillion in youth addiction case

Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.

Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE

Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.

9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests

A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.

New LSD-based drug eases depression symptoms in late-stage trial

The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.

Daddy Stroller Social Club raising awareness for dads facing postpartum depression

Daddy Stroller Social Club is working to raise awareness about paternal postpartum depression while providing fathers with community support and resources.

Health Department commits over $700 million to mental health and homelessness efforts

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.

Mental health awareness with Silence the Shame
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FOX 11 was joined by Silence the Shame founder Shanti Das. The nonprofit focuses on bringing mental health awareness and resources to Black communities and other underserved populations.