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July 25, 2023
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Post-acne scarring should be treated as primary skin condition

Post-acne scarring should be treated as primary skin condition

Post-acne scarring should be treated as a distinct condition from acne vulgaris and deserves a comprehensive and unique clinical approach, according to a study.

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July 12, 2023
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‘988’ suicide hotline sees growth in first year

‘988’ suicide hotline sees growth in first year

In the year since its launch, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has provided millions of Americans with timely, lifesaving care, according to a press release issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

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July 11, 2023
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Study reveals 'concerning' racial, ethnic disparities for suicide ideation diagnoses

Study reveals 'concerning' racial, ethnic disparities for suicide ideation diagnoses

The prevalence of suicide ideation is comparable across people of all racial and ethnic groups who have alcohol use disorder, but those from underrepresented groups are less likely to be diagnosed, an expert told Healio.

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July 06, 2023
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Transgender individuals at higher risk for suicide than nontransgender population

Transgender individuals at higher risk for suicide than nontransgender population

Transgender individuals may be at significantly higher risk for suicide compared the nontransgender population, according to a study published in JAMA.

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June 29, 2023
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Suicide among some youths higher in states with legalized marijuana

Suicide among some youths higher in states with legalized marijuana

Marijuana legalization may be associated with higher rates of suicide among adolescents and young adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

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June 21, 2023
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Patient suicide has large impact on providers

Patient suicide has large impact on providers

SAN FRANCISCO — Providers whose patients died by suicide experienced long-term negative effects, according to a poster presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.

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June 16, 2023
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AMA: State of children’s mental health in US is a national emergency

AMA: State of children’s mental health in US is a national emergency

During its House of Delegates meeting, the AMA adopted a policy recognizing that children’s mental health and barriers to care in the United States represent a national emergency.

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June 06, 2023
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Diurnal variation present in youth suicidal ideation, suicide attempts

Diurnal variation present in youth suicidal ideation, suicide attempts

INDIANAPOLIS — In a survey of psychiatrically hospitalized youth, more than half of participants reported their most recent suicide attempt occurred in the evening and night. According to researchers, the diurnal variation in suicidal ideation points to the need for increased support in the later hours of the day to decrease youth suicide risk.

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May 25, 2023
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Family firearm culture prevalent among youth who died by firearm suicide

Family firearm culture prevalent among youth who died by firearm suicide

SAN FRANCISCO — Youths who died by firearm suicide were often introduced to the weapons through family culture, according to data presented at the American Psychiatric Association.

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May 09, 2023
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Suicidality increased in certain high schoolers from 2019 to 2021

Suicidality increased in certain high schoolers from 2019 to 2021

Rates of suicidal behavior and ideation increased among high school girls, according to findings published in a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Supplement.

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