Suicide care implementation in primary care decreases suicide attempts
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Implementation of Suicide Care in Primary Care Cuts Rate of Suicide Attempts
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Implementation of population-based suicide care...
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U.S. Suicide Rate Increased to 14.2 Per 100,000 in 2022
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The age-adjusted suicide rate increased in 2021...
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Transgender, Gender-Diverse Youth Have Five Times Higher Positive Suicide Screens in ED
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD)...
Read MoreRisk of Suicide in Association with Major Depressive Disorder among Patients with Dementia: A Population-based Nested Case-Control Study.
This study aimed to explore the association between major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicide risk in dementia patients.A cohort of 625,218 individuals aged ≥40 years with dementia between 2007 and 2018 was identified from...
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The Silent Struggle: Physician Suicide Risk & the Call for Real Informed Consent
Dr. Andrea Austin recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day and discusses the mental health risks and benefits of pursuing a career in medicine.
Read MoreDecades of National Suicide Prevention Policies Haven’t Slowed the Deaths
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” When Pooja Mehta’s younger brother, Raj, died by suicide at 19...
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County-Level Factors Associated With Risk for Suicide
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — U.S. counties with higher levels of health...
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Suicide Risk Higher for Cancer Patients Not Proceeding With Recommended Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Higher suicide deaths are seen among cancer...
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Impact of Suicide Intent on Healthcare Use and Demographics in Patients with MDD
The following is a summary of “Impact of moderate-to-high-suicide-intent in major depressive...
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Identifying Suicide Risk Patterns Among Individuals with First-Episode Psychosis
The following is the summary of “Trajectories of suicidal risk among individuals with...
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Red Flag Laws Prevent Suicides
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) can be an...
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Female Physicians Have Significantly Increased Suicide Rates
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Compared with the general population, female...
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Sharp Rise in ED Visits for Suicide Attempts Signals Mental Health Crisis
The following is a summary of “National Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Suicide Attempts...
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Suicide Attempt, Death Up for Spouses of Patients With Cancer
TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Spouses of patients with cancer have an increased...
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Risk for Psychiatric Disorder, Suicide Attempt Increased After CVD Hospitalization
THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Patients hospitalized for cardiovascular disease...
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2001-2007 to 2008-2022 Saw Increase in Preteen Suicides
THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Between 2001-2007 and 2008-2022, there was a...
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40 Percent of Youth Suicide Decedents Have Documented Mental Health Diagnosis
About 40 percent of youth suicide decedents have a documented mental health diagnosis, according...
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Attitude Changes after Mid-Norwegian Suicide Prevention Campaign
The following is a summary of “Change in attitudes after a suicide prevention media campaign...
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