Suicide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.