Traumatic Brain Injury May Up Risk for Suicide in Veterans
Degree of severity can influence link between TBI and risk for suicide, risk for suicide by firearm.
Suicide and Self-Harm
Passive Suicidal Ideation May Be Underestimated Among Older Americans
Older adults reporting passive suicidal ideation may not be depressed, but may be experiencing worse health and functioning.
2001 to 2017 Saw Increase in Suicides in African-American Teens
Male teens were most likely to use firearms or hang/suffocate themselves to commit suicide.
Childhood Trauma Associated With Increased Risk for Suicide in Schizophrenia
Investigator data shows a higher risk for suicide in patients with schizophrenia who have experienced childhood trauma with an increase in suicidal ideation linked to neglect and depression, while suicide attempts were associated with sexual abuse.
Solar Insolation Changes May Increase Risk for Suicide in Bipolar Disorder
Patients with bipolar disorder may be at increased risk for suicide attempts if they live in a location with large changes in solar insolation between winter and summer.
In Aiming to Prevent Suicide, Facebook Faces Criticism From Public Health Sector
Facebook’s recent suicide prevention efforts have sparked debate in the public health community.
Risk for Suicide Increased in Year After Cancer Diagnosis
Patients with a cancer diagnosis have an increased risk for suicide during the first year after their diagnosis compared with the general population, with higher suicide rates for cancers with a poor prognosis.
Risk for Later Suicide Up for Certain Youth Presenting to ED
Hazard ratios significantly increased for self-directed violence after initial visit for epilepsy, seizures.
LGBT Youths at Substantially Increased Risk for Attempted Suicide
Sexual minority youths have a significantly higher risk for life-threatening behavior compared with their heterosexual peers.
Rates of Mental Health Treatment, Diagnosis Up for College Students
2007 to 2017 also saw increases in depression and suicidality, while decrease observed in stigma.
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