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May 01, 2024
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New national strategy aims to overcome barriers to suicide prevention, prioritize equity

New national strategy aims to overcome barriers to suicide prevention, prioritize equity

The Biden-Harris Administration released the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan, which includes actions to address substance use and suicide risk and evaluate community-based suicide prevention efforts.

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April 16, 2024
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Headache associated with attempted, completed suicide

Headache associated with attempted, completed suicide

DENVER — Among a large cohort of Danish citizens, headache disorders were strongly associated with attempted and completed suicide, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

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April 08, 2024
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Suicide now second leading cause of death among NCAA athletes

Suicide now second leading cause of death among NCAA athletes

Suicide is now the second most common cause of death among college athletes in the United States, surpassed only by accidents, according to findings published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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March 11, 2024
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CDC releases first update for investigating, addressing suicide clusters since 1988

CDC releases first update for investigating, addressing suicide clusters since 1988

In a three-part supplement series published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the CDC released updated and expanded guidance for community assessment and response to suicide clusters for the first time since 1988.

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February 22, 2024
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Suicide risk highest within 1 week of hospital discharge among people with depression

Suicide risk highest within 1 week of hospital discharge among people with depression

Patients hospitalized for depression appeared at greatest risk for suicide within the first week after discharge, according to a study conducted in Finland and published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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February 05, 2024
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Study: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face increased risk for suicide attempts

Study: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face increased risk for suicide attempts

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome were at a more than eightfold risk for attempting suicide, with young adults particularly susceptible to risk, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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January 31, 2024
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Record suicides ‘a wake-up call’ to challenge current approach to mental health care

Record suicides ‘a wake-up call’ to challenge current approach to mental health care

A recently released report from the CDC revealed a grim milestone in mental health — a record-breaking 50,000 suicides in 2022.

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January 25, 2024
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Parents of children with cancer at higher risk for suicide attempt

Parents of children with cancer at higher risk for suicide attempt

Parents of children with cancer are at increased risk for suicide attempt within the first 7 years following their child’s diagnosis, according to a population comparison study published in PLOS Medicine.

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January 12, 2024
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Preliminary FDA review finds no link between suicidal thoughts and weight-loss drugs

Preliminary FDA review finds no link between suicidal thoughts and weight-loss drugs

Preliminary results from an ongoing FDA investigation found no evidence that weight-loss drugs cause suicidal ideations and aspirations, although the agency said it cannot rule out a risk entirely.

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January 10, 2024
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Increased suicidal behavior risk for women with perinatal depression history

Increased suicidal behavior risk for women with perinatal depression history

Women with clinically diagnosed perinatal depression have an increased risk for suicidal behavior, especially within the first year after diagnosis, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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