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 ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Blood testing identifies biomarkers of suicidal thoughts

Major depressive disorder affects 16.1 million adults in the United States and costs $210 billion annually. While the primary symptoms of depression are psychological, scientists and doctors have come to understand that depression ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk, researchers find

Female patients with a history of suicidality experience an increased risk of suicidal ideation or suicidal planning in the days surrounding menstruation, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois ...

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