Psychology & Psychiatry
As suicide rates climb, older men are most vulnerable
As U.S. suicide rates continue to rise, new government data shows older men have become the most susceptible.
Nov 15, 2023
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News tagged with suicide attempts
Psychology & Psychiatry
Complex PTSD linked to suicidal behavior in sexual minorities
A study from the University of Georgia has found that complex post-traumatic stress disorder—a type of PTSD caused by chronic, long-lasting or repeated traumatic events—plays an important role in how trauma impacts lesbian, ...
Oct 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Highest income bracket Black women had a 20% higher risk of suicide compared to lowest income bracket white women: Study
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. among individuals aged 10–34 years of age and the fourth leading cause of death for individuals aged 35–44 years. Suicide attempts (non-fatal, self-directed potentially ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Genetics
Largest-ever genetic study of suicide finds new risk factors
The reasons why people attempt suicide are complex and include external triggers like trauma and stress, as well as inherited genetic factors. A new study published online on October 1 in the American Journal of Psychiatry ...
Oct 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dialectical behavior therapy tied to fewer suicide attempts
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is effective for decreasing suicide attempts among adolescents with bipolar spectrum disorder, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Sep 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Consumer health: Teens and suicide
Suicidal thoughts are common among teens and young adults, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Nearly 20% of high school students in the U.S. report serious thoughts of suicide, and 9% report a suicide attempt. ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study sheds light on increased reports of suicidal behavior in teens
Reports of increasing suicidal behaviors in children in the decade leading up to the COVID pandemic suggest there was already a mental health crisis among teens and children. However, a new analysis of data from one state ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Transgender adults seeking testosterone therapy found to have better mental health outcomes with early treatment
Transgender adults who have access to timely gender-affirming testosterone therapy had a significantly reduced risk of gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality, a University of Melbourne-led clinical trial has found.
Sep 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression
Nearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had experienced suicidal ideation, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
ADHD: A risk factor for serious mental health issues, research finds
The hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.
Sep 5, 2023
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