National Suicide Prevention Month: Latest research amid rising suicide rates
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National Suicide Prevention Month, during September, came this year shortly after the CDC released data pinning 2022 as the all-time high for U.S. suicide deaths, with a total of nearly 50,000.
A recent survey of therapists found that stigma and fear of judgment are the biggest barriers to those seeking help for suicidal ideation, according to press release from Grow Therapy. Misconceptions about suicide abound as well, with the most common being that the idea can be planted in one’s mind by talking about suicide.
Providers also reported that the most common warning signs of suicide risk are feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness, followed by social withdrawal and isolation.
The focus on the issue is particularly strong during National Suicide Prevention Week, which began Monday, Sept. 11. To honor the observance, Healio has put together its latest articles on suicide research and guidelines.
Suicide deaths in US reached new height in 2022
Annual suicide deaths in the United States hit nearly 50,000 in 2022, reaching an all-time high, according to provisional data from the CDC. Read more.
Guns remained top cause of death among youth in 2022, while gun suicides hit record high
Gun death rates persisted at high levels in 2022, particularly among Black youth, and gun-related suicides increased 1.6% from 2021, reaching an all-time high, according to provisional CDC data. Read more.
Rates of new-onset mental health conditions higher in US soldiers with history of TBI
Rates of new-onset mental health conditions were higher in U.S. soldiers with a history of military-related traumatic brain injury, while increased risk for suicide was both directly and indirectly associated with TBI history. Read more.
Analysis of poisoning suicides warns of opioids, sedatives, tricyclic antidepressants
An analysis of poisoning-related suicides in Australia identified several substances to be careful about prescribing, while finding that “many medicines are present at lower levels,” even in non-poisoning suicides. Read more.
Youth suicidality unexpectedly fell during school closures for COVID-19
Youth suicidality unexpectedly declined in the United States during school closures for COVID-19, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open, which found a potential association between suicidality and the school calendar. Read more.
‘988’ suicide hotline sees growth in first year
In the year since its launch, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has provided millions of Americans with timely, lifesaving care, according to a press release issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Read more.