Psychology & Psychiatry
Problem drinking linked to increased risk of suicide and self-harm
Problematic alcohol use is associated with increased odds of suicide or self-harm, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
Nov 2, 2022
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News tagged with suicidal thoughts
Psychology & Psychiatry
AI could help predict suicides—but rushing the technology could lead to big mistakes
In the UK, a quarter of people who take their own lives were in contact with a health professional the previous week, and most have spoken to someone within the last month. Yet assessing patient suicide risk remains extremely ...
Oct 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How does 988 work?
Help for a mental health crisis is now just three digits away: 9-8-8.
Sep 26, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What to watch for: Warning signs of suicidal thoughts
The pandemic has increased general awareness and promotion of mental health; however, roughly 46,000 Americans die by suicide each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This translates to ...
Sep 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens
A recent study led by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University is shedding new light on how genetic and environmental factors influence the risk of suicidal thoughts in adolescents.
Sep 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study finds subtle structural brain alterations in youth with suicidal behaviors
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for young people from the age of 10 up to 33. Tragically, the number of suicide attempts among children and adolescents has continued to increase despite national ...
Sep 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Diary entries reveal emotional toll of lockdowns on older Australians
Lonely older Australians experienced immense emotional suffering, suicidal thoughts and felt rejected by society during the pandemic, a study led by Monash University has revealed.
Aug 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Presence of certain bacteria in saliva might indicate PTSD in veteran soldiers
A scientific development from the Tel Aviv and Haifa Universities may facilitate speedy, objective and accurate diagnosis of people suffering from PTSD using saliva samples. As part of the study, the researchers characterized ...
Aug 10, 2022
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Medications
Cannabidiol effective for young people with treatment-resistant anxiety, according to pilot study
Cannabidiol may be effective in halving the severity of symptoms and impairment caused by chronic anxiety, a pilot study by Orygen, Australia's center of excellence in youth mental health, has shown.
Aug 3, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
California millionaire tax that funds mental health programs prevented 5,500 suicides, study shows
California is the only state in the U.S. with a statewide tax for mental health programs, applying to personal incomes above $1 million. Approved by voters in 2004, the tax has generated over $20 billion since 2005. But has ...
Jul 28, 2022
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