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Many emergency department providers don't ask suicidal patients about gun access

Although guns are used in over half of all American suicides, a new study shows that many emergency room doctors and nurses do not routinely ask suicidal patients about their access to firearms.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers studying ketamine as suicide prevention drug

(Medical Xpress)—University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers think ketamine, an anesthesia medication in use since the 1970s, might be a valuable tool in treating severe depression and reducing ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 27, 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

Charges thrown out against US right-to-die leader

(AP)—A judge dismissed charges against the former leader of a U.S. right-to-die group accused in the death of a Minnesota woman, ruling that the state law against advising suicide is unconstitutionally overbroad.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Psychology professor discusses recent research on suicide among adolescents

Professor of Psychology Matthew Nock is the author of a new paper, co-authored with other Harvard faculty, which examines suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents. In a recent conversation with the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Problems of pathological gambling differ for younger and older gamblers

To successfully treat pathological gambling, you need to intervene at an early stage, according to Susana Jiménez-Murcia from the University Hospital of Bellvitge in Spain and colleagues. Their study shows that a patient's ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Autistic children may be at greater risk of suicide ideation and attempts, study says

(Medical Xpress)—Children with an autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk for contemplating suicide or attempting suicide than children without autism, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Autism spectrum disorders created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Moral injury among the issues facing combat veterans

With suicide rates among veterans on the rise, another problem facing veterans also is capturing the public's attention. Service members suffering from moral injury are feeling profound guilt and shame for things they may ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Majority of Albertans support assisted suicide, study finds

An overwhelming majority of Albertans believe dying adults should have the right to request to end their life, according to new research from the University of Alberta.

Other created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

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

Study says fewer Wyoming students drinking and smoking

Reports from a new survey show Wyoming continues to see overall significant declines in junior high and high school students saying they use alcohol and tobacco.

Health created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Bullied children can suffer lasting psychological harm as adults

Bullied children grow into adults who are at increased risk of developing anxiety disorders, depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a study led by researchers at Duke Medicine.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Preventing suicide: A critical next step

Doctors may in the future be able to take a blood test to determine if a patient is suicidal, hopefully decreasing the number of people taking their own lives.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study of insomnia finds a new predictor for suicidal thoughts

A new study confirms a link between insomnia and thoughts of suicide and suggests that this relationship is mediated by dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep as well as nightmares. The study suggests that the targeted ...

Sleep apnea created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Stem cell survival strategy key to blood and immune system health

Stem cells of the aging bone marrow recycle their own molecules to survive and keep replenishing the blood and immune systems as the body ages, researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered.

Medical research created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast