Suicide Rate Up for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Overall, 1.71% of individuals with a first lifetime diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorder not otherwise specified die by suicide.
Suicide and Self-Harm
Community Suicide Prevention Program for Black Teens
Researchers sought to determine whether the Columbia Protocol is an effective tool to reduce suicide among black adolescents.
More Mental Health Visits Tied to Lower Rates of Youth Suicide
The odds of suicide decrease among youths who have more mental health visits.
Suicide and Type 1 Diabetes: Importance of Risk Assessment in Young Patients
Assessment of suicide risk as part of routine pediatric type 1 diabetes care is feasible and necessary.
Concussion May Up Risk for Suicide in High School Students
Self-reported sports-related concussion associated with risk factors for suicide completion.
Addressing Two Public Health Epidemics: Suicide and Opioid Addiction
Traditionally, suicide and overdose prevention in opioid use disorder involve stratifying risk based on certain demographic and clinical factors.
Internalized Stigma Sets Up Barriers to Mental Health Care
The authors examined 3 hypotheses: internalized stigma would be a stronger predictor of barriers to seeking mental health care than perceived stigma, alienation would be a stronger predictor of barriers than other components, and depression severity would modify the relationship of depression stigma and barriers to care.
Risk for Suicide Increased After Hospital Discharge for Self-Harm
Authors say there is need for early follow-up care and attention to risk reduction strategies.
Factors Correlated With Suicidal Ideation in Major Depressive Disorder
Higher rates of hopelessness, loneliness, anhedonia, social anxiety, and younger age were highly correlated with suicidal ideation in patients with major depressive disorder, based on a review of qualitative data.
Updated 2019 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for Managing Suicide Risk
A workgroup convened by the US Department of Veteran Affairs and US Department of Defense released updated joint clinical practice guidelines with the goal of reducing the incidence of suicide through screening and evaluation of patients identified with elevated risk.
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