Suicide prevention is often a question of strategy. In 1964, the Academic Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine, Louis Lasagna, wrote a modern translation of the Hippocratic Oath: “I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant : I will remember that there isRead More →
The South African Psychiatric Society states that nearly one in ten adolescent deaths in South Africa each year is the result of suicide. He adds that up to 20% of high school learners have attempted suicide. These statistics are alarming. Teenagers face many problems, especially peer pressure. Some are exposedRead More →
Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines OLYMPIA — On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted unanimously to advance a measure to establish programs to prevent suicide among veterans and service members in Washington. Military service members, veterans and their families are at increased risk of being affected by suicide. Veterans makeRead More →
Legislation is underway to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ in the UK. A study by Fr. Paul Sullins, Ph.D., a senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, shows that sexual orientation change exertion therapy (SOCE) does no harm, unlike what is widely affirmed. SOCE is consistently misnamed “conversion therapy” by itsRead More →
Suicide among service members, veterans and their families is a public health and national security crisis, according to a Nov. 2, 2021, statement from the White House. To reduce suicide rates in its ranks, the Army implemented a “chain education” initiative based on a public health approach, designed to reachRead More →
The Army implements a public health approach to suicide based on the suicide prevention efforts of the Centers for Disease Control. The new comprehensive and integrated policies emphasize prevention rather than intervention. According to the CDC, “suicide and attempted suicide affect the health and well-being of friends, loved ones, co-workers,Read More →
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — This could be promising news for Virginia veterans battling mental health issues. The bill aims to focus on a bill that would create new suicide prevention to help veterans with mental health issues. The legislation, presented by Del. Anne Ferrell Tata, will focus on creating aRead More →
Suicide is an issue that everyone needs to consider. It’s something to understand, something to keep at bay. After several years at number 10 on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of leading causes of death in the United States, suicide was finally ejected from the podium inRead More →
Author’s note: This title echoes the mentoring words of William Longmire, MD, my surgical supervisor: “As a surgical emergency approaches, take your own pulse first. Don’t start what you are unprepared or untrained to finish. Warning: help yourself before helping others “The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is committed toRead More →
Williamsport, Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania College of Technology’s commitment to student well-being — particularly in the critical areas of mental health and suicide prevention — has received a boost with renewed funding from a agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services. The college has been awarded a GarrettRead More →
A youth suicide prevention program, new to Valley High School, will see students trained to watch for warning signs. The New Kensington-Arnold School District is getting a Hope Squad, a national program founded in Utah and promoted locally by a West Deer mother whose daughter died by suicide in MarchRead More →
1. Initiation of a prescription opioid is associated with a more than doubled risk of suicidal behavior in adolescents and young adults. 2. However, when adjusting for confounding variables such as the presence of pain, this increased risk of suicidal behavior is significantly reduced to only 19%. Level of evidenceRead More →
You may remember Fonda Bryant – National Outstanding Woman of the Year 2021, crowned by Fox46. Its suicide prevention mission began with suicide prevention signs in parking lots around Charlotte and continued with free suicide prevention classes. The online course costs nothing, can be taken from the comfort of yourRead More →
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers plans to introduce a bill aimed at preventing suicide tragedies in Kentucky. Research by the crisis prevention group, Whitney/Strong, indicates that every 17 hours a Kentuckian dies of a suicide by firearm, with 65 percent of suicide deaths in theRead More →
COVID-19 has brought significant change and uncertainty to people’s lives. Family illnesses and bereavement, unemployment, school closures, and lack of physical contact with family and friends can all lead to increased stress and mental health issues like depression. At worst, depression can lead to suicide, which tragically kills more thanRead More →
Picture: Sanidad The Ministry of Health is preparing to launch a new suicide prevention hotline (024) in Spain in the coming months. The Ministry of Health will soon launch the free hotline 024, which will provide help and support to anyone at risk of suicide. The line will operate nationwideRead More →
GoGuardian notifies parents and support staff in schools if the program detects that a child is interacting with online content related to active suicide planning. BOISE, Idaho — In an email sent to parents and guardians Wednesday morning, the Boise School District announced that it has adopted GoGuardian Beacon ServicesRead More →
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Barber and hairdressing students at South Devon College will now receive suicide prevention training as part of their qualifications. South Devon College in Torquay and the Lions Barber Collective have joined forces to create the first ever Lions Barber Academy. The charity was founded by internationally renowned Torquay barber, TomRead More →
The lodge built for R;pple A Hampshire-based SUICIDE prevention charity is promoting its online tool on Safer Internet Day. R;pple designed its browser extensions to help people doing research related to self-harm or suicide. It provides an immediate and dynamic display on a user’s device once they have been flaggedRead More →
A Hampshire-based SUICIDE prevention charity is promoting its online tool on Safer Internet Day. R;pple designed its browser extensions to help people doing research related to self-harm or suicide. It provides an immediate and dynamic display on a user’s device once they have been flagged as searching for harmful contentRead More →
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – Beginning in mid-July, Kentucky will adopt the National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL) three-digit phone number: 9-8-8. In addition to the number change, lawmakers are discussing a bill that would implement a small fee on phone bills to fund this hotline. Mental Health America of KentuckyRead More →
MITCHELL — As suicide rates continue to rise at an alarming rate among young people in South Dakota, Thomas Gulledge is working to reverse the trend by bringing a suicide prevention program to Mitchell. With a $150,000 grant from the South Dakota Department of Health, Gulledge, who is the fitnessRead More →
DULUTH, Minn. – As author Thomas Fellows, the main thesis of this book, puts it, “Mrs. Dubose’s Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Sufferingis that while 99% of the world tries to avoid suffering, the most successful people and the people who will be remembered for generations to come, notRead More →
As demand for Lifeline crisis support hits a record 3,700 calls in one day, the federal government awarded the suicide prevention service an additional $1.5 million to expand its SMS support. More people can now contact Lifeline’s confidential SMS helpline, any time of the day or night, by texting 0477Read More →
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Suicide is a serious problem that affects all races and all socio-economic statuses around the world. In the wake of the untimely passing of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health reminds everyone of the importance of suicide prevention and the resourcesRead More →
As part of their university education, Devon barber and hairdressing students learn to spot the signs that someone is struggling, to intervene and to offer support. Hairstylists and barbers hold a unique place in our communities, and it was barber Tom Chapman, who founded the internationally renowned charity The LionsRead More →
We were reminded this week that no one is immune to feelings that could lead to suicide with the death of former Miss USA Chesile Kryst. As a successful attorney, national entertainment correspondent, crowned Miss USA 2019, the 30-something seemed to be living the dream life. The National Institute ofRead More →
“I don’t want to be heard, I want action,” says Iqaluit high school student Blake DeMaio Four young Nunavummiut have produced a short film on an issue close to their hearts: suicide prevention. “We want young people to have a better future and more help,” said Blake DeMaio, one ofRead More →
Parent to Parent: Teen Suicide Prevention FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with three local siblings who are taking to social media to help those in need of mental health. HOUSTON – Getting help for mental health is getting harder and harder because the demand is so high, and it’sRead More →
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) — Between 2018 and 2021, phone calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline began to steadily increase across the state, rising from around 6,500 calls to more than 10,000. While calls may increase, however, the suicide rate is not showing a corresponding increase, a startling but hopefulRead More →
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(KSLA) – On the heels of national news on multiple suicides in the black community, medical providers and community leaders are speaking out about the importance of suicide prevention and asking for help when needed . The National Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that suicide attempts, thoughts and plans areRead More →
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst died on Sunday, according to New York police. The 30-year-old’s body was found in midtown Manhattan after she apparently jumped from her apartment above. Kryst was an icon of beauty; admired by millions. His death by suicide is mourned and shocked the pageant community. “IRead More →
This article was originally published here Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2022 Jan 26. doi: 10.1007/s11920-022-01312-9. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, many social changes have taken place in an attempt to contain the spread of the disease. These sudden changes in dailyRead More →
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*CONTENT WARNING: This article contains mentions of teenage suicidality.* PROVO (ABC4) – Algorithm can be a scary word, admits Quinn Snell, professor of computer science at Brigham Young University. The term, which has since achieved commonplace status in the modern lexicon, may conjure up imaginings of intrusive data analysis byRead More →
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As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic spread across the world, it caused global health and economic disasters. More quietly, mental health issues also began to increase in quantity and severity, and there were strong concerns about the potential increase in suicide rates. Most of the population was protected fromRead More →
Patients with Lyme disease are at an increased risk for any mental disorder, emotional disorders and suicidal behavior, according to new research. Results of a large population-based study show that the rate of depression was 42% higher in patients with Lyme disease than in people who had no history ofRead More →
Urian B.Tech Times July 29, 2021, 02:07 (Photo: Screenshot from official Pexels website) Self-esteem is one of the top four predictors of suicidal behavior in college students | Discoveries of AI algorithms Is there a way to predict suicide risk in college students? Researchers from Montreal and France note thatRead More →
Goal: Lyme borreliosis is a tick-borne infectious disease that may confer an increased risk of mental disorders, but previous studies have been hampered by methodological limitations, including small sample sizes. The authors used a nationwide retrospective cohort study design to examine rates of mental disorders after Lyme borreliosis. Methods :Read More →
According to a study published in Psychological medicine. Although the risk of suicide associated with hormonal contraceptives is relatively low, the results indicate that the topic warrants further attention and research. (If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or follow this link to theirRead More →
The widow of antivirus software maker John McAfee shares her last words with him before his death last month. “I’ve been trying to find the words to adequately express my thoughts. I’m still in shock. Truly in disbelief,” Janice McAfee wrote in a statement posted to Twitter on Tuesday. “JohnRead More →
A Dunblane mum hopes her own story of tragic loss will save other families from being gripped by the impact of suicide. The woman, who does not wish to be named, is raising awareness of the issue after the fifth anniversary of her son Taylor’s death and after receiving aRead More →
The following article is part of the conference coverage of the American Psychiatric Association’s 2021 Annual Meeting, held virtually May 1-3, 2021. The team at Psychiatric Advisor will report on the latest news and research from leading experts in psychiatry. Check back for more from APA 2021. According to studyRead More →
Suicide is on the rise among children and adolescents. Recognizing the early signs is an important step in getting them the help they need. Childhood and adolescence can come with challenges – the pressure to fit in, find out who you are, bullying and more can be hard for kidsRead More →
While people can expect suicide rates to rise during a global crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, a University of Michigan study suggests that the onset of the pandemic and the state of emergency executive orders probably did not increase suicide-related behaviors in the early months of the outbreak. TheRead More →
While people can expect suicide rates to rise during a global crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, a University of Michigan study suggests that the onset of the pandemic and the state of emergency executive orders probably did not increase suicide-related behaviors in the early months of the outbreak. TheRead More →
In a survey, 32.3% of patients with dystonia reported a lifetime history of suicidal ideation, which is a significantly higher rate of suicidal ideation than the 9.2% rate in the general population general, according to the results of the study published in Neurology. Stigma surrounds suicidality and studies have indicatedRead More →
Kerry Mitchell lost her son to suicide and now helps others in need. MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah about being suicidal and not getting the help she needed resonates with people around the world, especially those who have lost someone by suicide. Kerry Mitchell was blindsided byRead More →
The pandemic has primarily focused on the virus itself and potential treatments and vaccines. However, an undeniable residual effect has been the isolation and mental toll that coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has taken on many, which has raised concerns about whether there was an increase in suicide-related behaviors. in older childrenRead More →
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 19, and during the pandemic more teenagers appear to be struggling with mental health issues. An Anaheim family has shared the loss of their 14-year-old son, hoping others will see the warning signs. “No other parent shouldRead More →
Sexual harassment at work is linked to suicide. Getty The #MeToo movement has generated a lot of interest in sexual harassment in recent years and its impact on employees, businesses and society. A body of research has linked sexual harassment in the workplace to mental health factors such as psychologicalRead More →
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Definition Suicide is the act of committing suicide on purpose. Suicidal behavior is any action that could result in a person’s death, such as taking a drug overdose or crashing a car on purpose. Alternative names Depression – suicide; Bipolar – suicide causes Suicide and suicidal behaviors usually occur inRead More →
The prevalence of suicidal ideation and behavior among preadolescent children is higher than expected, and parents are often unaware of their child’s suicidality, according to a cross-sectional analysis of the Cognitive Brain Development Study of the adolescent (ABCD). Family conflict and poor parental supervision appear to correlate with suicidality inRead More →
LONGMEADOW – Alexandra Perkins sits in the woods near Bay Path University with the wind blowing. She speaks in broken sentences, pausing and then hurrying through the rest of the words. Her gaze wanders into the woods as she candidly tells the story of the time she nearly died there.Read More →
The deaths of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain earlier this year shone a light on the rising suicide rate in the United States and the need to prevent suicide, but it doesn’t always come from a talk therapy or a suicide hotline. Tech companies like Facebook andRead More →
She committed suicide on her daughter’s 13th birthday. Cynthia Azari stood on a stage at Oxnard College in front of nearly 400 people on Wednesday, explaining that her younger sister, Gayle, ended her life about 25 years ago in Austin, Texas. She shot herself in the head, leaving Azari toRead More →
By Anne Harding, Reuters Health (Reuters Health) – Although religiosity is generally linked to a reduced risk of suicide, the reverse may be true for some lesbian, gay and questioning young adults, researchers say. Based on data from more than 21,000 US college students, researchers found that increased religious feelingRead More →
netflix The graphic and disturbing finale of the hit netflix the “13 Reasons Why” series was meant to be a statement. It was intended to reveal the graphic nature of suicide – the real death – as slow, painful and ugly. It was designed, according to one of the show’sRead More →
A study looking at differences in suicide methods between men and women found that although women are less likely to shoot themselves in the head than men, there may be specific reasons why they choose to kill themselves. die this way. Researchers from the University of Akron and Ohio StateRead More →