Psychology & Psychiatry

Self-harm is underrecognized in Gulf War Veterans

As the VA continues to explore new methods of suicide prevention, researchers at the Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina believe one important indicator has gone understudied, and they are looking to change that in ...

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. ...

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. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

As suicides rise, Spain seeks answers despite social taboo

"Eleven people commit suicide every day in Spain, the number is growing and the necessary measures are not being taken," said Victoria de la Serna, 63, whose son took his own life over a decade ago.

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