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August 29, 2024
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Female physicians still at a greater risk for suicide

Female physicians face an increased risk for suicide despite suicide rates among physicians decreasing over time, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ showed.

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August 27, 2024
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Stigma is ‘common thread’ among clinician suicides

Health care professionals are more likely to experience mental health issues than other workers in the United States, but the stigma they face often deters them from seeking treatment, leading to tragic outcomes, a speaker said.

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August 15, 2024
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Spouses of people with cancer more likely to attempt, die of suicide

Spouses of people with cancer exhibited significantly higher risk for attempted suicide and suicide death than those whose spouses had not been diagnosed with cancer, according to a nationwide cohort study in Denmark.

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August 12, 2024
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Suicide rates rise among preteens, with highest increases seen among Hispanic youth, girls

Suicide rates among U.S. preteens increased significantly from 2008 to 2022, with the greatest increases being among Hispanic preteens and girls, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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July 31, 2024
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Mental health ‘crucial’ after first-time hospitalization for heart disease

Risk for psychiatric disorder or suicide attempt is particularly high in the first year following hospitalization for heart disease, and patient support is important to lower such risk, researchers reported.

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July 17, 2024
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Risk for premature death, suicide significantly higher following psychiatric discharge

Individuals discharged from psychiatric inpatient care appeared vulnerable to premature death and suicidal behavior, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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July 16, 2024
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‘It really does save lives’: Millions reached out to 988 crisis lifeline in past 2 years

Since the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in 2022, counselors have answered more than 10 million calls, texts and chats from people seeking help for suicidal thoughts and mental health crises, according to HHS officials.

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June 27, 2024
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Mental, physical health, domestic violence, substance use tied to maternal suicide rate

Perinatal vs. non-perinatal suicide was more likely to be associated with depression, substance use, physical health issues and recent bereavement, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and policies, researchers reported.

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May 29, 2024
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Higher risk for suicide among women with vs. without premenstrual disorders

All women with vs. without premenstrual disorders had higher risk for suicide, whereas those diagnosed at younger than 25 years had increased all-cause mortality risk, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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May 05, 2024
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Anderson Cooper: Grief is an ‘extraordinary bond’ we all share

NEW YORK — Grief is a common experience that is not discussed often enough, journalist and political commentator Anderson Cooper said during the opening session of the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.

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