News tagged with committed suicide


Breaking the silence of suicide

Just over a month ago, a young high school student from Halifax committed suicide after photos of her being raped were posted on the Internet. Her story wasn't just about bullying. It was also about the complex feelings her ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers scoring a win-win with novel set of concussion diagnostic tools

From Junior Seau, former San Diego Chargers linebacker, to Dave Duerson, former Chicago Bears safety—who both committed suicide as a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)—traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have ...

Health created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study examines the factors underlying suicides in the Army National Guard

Studies report that since 2004, suicides rates in the U.S. Army have been on the rise. While researchers debate the cause, a new study finds that among suicide cases from 2007 – 2010, young white males were more at risk ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

War veterans say meditation could solve PTSD

US war veterans on Monday suggested meditation to help heal the post-war mental disturbances that afflict a growing number of American soldiers, including possibly the ex-Marine who gunned down the country's most famous sniper ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Schizophrenia in movies: don't believe everything you see

(HealthDay) -- Movies often stereotype people with schizophrenia as being violent and unpredictable, says a researcher who claims Hollywood dispenses misinformation about symptoms, causes and treatment of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1