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October 17, 2023
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Study: Military service lowers suicide risk in people with disability

Study: Military service lowers suicide risk in people with disability

Military service could be a protective factor against suicide risk among people with functional disabilities, according to a study.

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October 16, 2023
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Common depression screening tool 'better than expected' for identifying suicidal ideation

Common depression screening tool 'better than expected' for identifying suicidal ideation

A commonly used depression screening tool was better at identifying patients who would attempt suicide in the next 3 months than screening tools specifically asking about suicidal ideation, according to an expert.

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October 12, 2023
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Study findings 'emphasize the relationship' between substance use and teen suicide

Study findings 'emphasize the relationship' between substance use and teen suicide

Alcohol and tobacco use were both notably associated with suicide attempts among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of research presented at this year’s Osteopathic Medical Education Conference, or OMED.

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October 06, 2023
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Health care workers face higher suicide risk, study shows

Health care workers face higher suicide risk, study shows

Health care workers overall face a higher risk for suicide, especially registered nurses, health care support workers and health technicians, according to the results of research published in JAMA.

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October 02, 2023
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Social media use may play important role in youth suicide, expert says

Social media use may play important role in youth suicide, expert says

Digital experiences among adolescents may significantly impact their mental health and well-being, according to a presenter at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference.

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September 21, 2023
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'If you seek help, you risk your career': Physician suicide needs solutions, not silence

'If you seek help, you risk your career': Physician suicide needs solutions, not silence

High rates of physician suicide are a devastating reality that require multiple solutions, according to experts.

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September 13, 2023
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National Suicide Prevention Month: Latest research amid rising suicide rates

National Suicide Prevention Month: Latest research amid rising suicide rates

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.

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August 31, 2023
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All-cause mortality doubled in adults with major depressive disorder, suicidal behavior

All-cause mortality doubled in adults with major depressive disorder, suicidal behavior

Suicidal behavior was associated with more than twice the risk for all-cause mortality in patients with major depressive disorder, as well as increased work loss and health care resource utilization, according to a Swedish study.

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August 15, 2023
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Frequent recurrent headaches linked to bullying, suicidality in adolescents

Frequent recurrent headaches linked to bullying, suicidality in adolescents

Peer victimization and suicidality were associated with higher headache frequency in adolescents, while the association between headache and gender diversity weakened after controlling for other factors, according to research in Neurology.

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August 11, 2023
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Suicide deaths in US reached new height in 2022

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.

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