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 →
September 28, 2020 1 minute read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Babinski reports receiving research support from Purdue Pharma over the past year. The other authors report no relevant financial information. ADD A SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on PleaseRead More →
Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto For the first time, people with suicidal thoughts or behaviors will have access to a ketamine-type nasal spray that treats depression. On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Spravato, a close chemical cousin of ketamine that was developed by Johnson & Johnson, for those contemplating suicide.Read More →
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 →
According to a study published in Neurology. Patients with PD who underwent bilateral STN-DBS in a single center in France between 1993 and 2016 were included in the retrospective study (n = 534). Medical records were used to collect the data. Researchers matched each patient who successfully (0.75%) or attemptedRead More →
(Reuters Health) – A class of drugs used for nerve and muscle pain, including the popular drug Lyrica, increases the risk of suicidal behavior, unintentional overdoses, injuries and car accidents – and the risks are particularly high for teens and young adults, new research shows. Lyrica (pregabalin) and the olderRead More →
Active psychiatric disorders are associated with an increased risk of suicidal behaviors in Huntington’s patients participating in clinical trials, a large study suggests. The study, “Risk factors for suicidality in Huntington’s disease: an analysis of the 2CARE clinical trialwas published in Neurology. Huntington’s disease is primarily recognized for its motorRead More →
Michelle Li In a recent study, Yale researchers shed new light on the genetic risk factors underlying suicidal behavior. Yale researchers identified several genes associated with quantitative suicidality scores using a suicide attempt severity scale. Such associations have been found near genes involved in anaerobic energy production, circadian clock regulationRead More →
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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 →
Road signs: Social communication problems can precede depression and ultimately lead to suicidal behavior. Getty Images / pixel fit Teens with social communication issues are twice as likely as their peers to harm themselves with suicidal intentions, new study finds1. The work is among the first to explore theRead More →
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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 new study is the first to report that the relationship between nightmares and suicidal behaviors is partially mediated by a multi-step pathway via defeat, entrapment and despair. The results show that suicidal thoughts, plans or attempts were present in 62% of participants who had nightmares and only 20% ofRead More →
A new study from the Center for Addiction and Mental Health has found evidence that a specific gene is linked to suicidal behavior, adding to our knowledge of the many complex causes of suicide. This research could one day help doctors target the gene in their prevention efforts. In theRead 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 →