Psychology & Psychiatry
'Feeling like a burden' can be motivator for suicide in preteens
Quiet preteens who feel they're a burden on others are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study reports.
Apr 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New epidemiological surveillance indicators for more effective monitoring of suicide attempts
Research teams, coordinated by Romain Bey and Prof. Richard Delorme, have developed novel digital tools to improve mental health monitoring for people living in the Greater Paris region.
Mar 19, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Finland managed to halve its suicide rate—here's how
The end of the 20th century was a particularly grim period for Finland. Suicide rates were among the highest in the world, peaking in 1990 with over 30 deaths per 100,000 citizens, compared with a European average of ten ...
Mar 14, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care
A study of adolescents living in residential care in the Basque Country reveals that 26.5% have attempted suicide
Mar 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: New treatment method helps reduce suicide risk among military and veterans
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among U.S. military veterans. It's also linked with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Feb 14, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds neighborhood socioeconomic status may play an important role in suicides
Attempted suicide is one of the most significant predictors of completed suicide, which is becoming a leading cause of mortality in the U.S., especially among young adults. While prior research has focused mainly on individual-level ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds patients with polycystic ovary syndrome have increased risk for suicide
Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk for suicide, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Feb 6, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Despite US suicide epidemic, medical students still don't receive adequate training to treat suicidal patients
Suicide in the U.S. is a societal epidemic and a staggering public health crisis that demands attention from medical experts.
Feb 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
AI can spot suicidal tendencies among young people
The number of suicide attempts is rising at an alarming rate: In 59 low- and middle-income countries, 1 in 6 young people have attempted suicide, according to studies. This worrying development calls for stronger preventive ...
Dec 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Have we been trying to prevent suicides wrongly all this time?
Traditional approaches to preventing suicide have focused on "who is at risk?" The aim is to identify an individual and to help them get support.
Dec 18, 2023
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