Suicide

Combat exposure appeared linked to increased risk for suicide attempt among military personnel, according to results of an observational cohort study published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Interventions that help limit youth access to handguns during moments of crisis may especially benefit rural-remote communities, according to results of a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in the dynamics of children’s suicide attempts, according to results of a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open.

Healio Psychiatry has compiled a list of its five most-viewed stories in September.

Following cancer diagnosis, there was a higher incidence of nonfatal self-injury than suicide, according to a population-based, retrospective cohort study in JAMA Network Open.

Cyberbullying, as well as content related to drugs, depression and violence, were major risk factors for subsequent youth suicide-related behavior, according to results of a matched case-control study published in JAMA Network Open.

Each September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, an observance meant to raise awareness around suicide and ways in which to mitigate its risk.

In conjunction with National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, Healio Psychiatry has compiled a list of recent research and news developments related to this topic.

Suicide risk was highest in the first 30 days after ideation diagnosis among certain United States Army soldiers, such as women and combat medics, according to findings published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

When used correctly, electroconvulsive therapy can be associated with lower all-cause mortality, according to findings published in The American Journal of Psychiatry.