Marker in the brain could flag higher suicide risk
A new study finds differences in brain connections that could be used in suicide prevention and may lead to new ways to cut suicide risk.
People with IBS face higher rates of anxiety, depression
People with irritable bowel syndrome have higher rates of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Lack of sleep linked to college student suicide risk
New research finds a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults, as well as ways to potentially reduce the risk.
Lack of abortion access linked to suicide risk
“We found that this particular stressor—restriction to abortion—affects women of a specific age in a specific cause of death, which is suicide.”
Findings refute ’13 Reasons Why’ suicide effect
Seasonal changes in adolescent suicide explain the controversial “13 Reasons Why” findings of past studies.
In 30 years, the US saw 1.1 million gun deaths
Gun deaths in the US are reaching unprecedented levels. A new study digs into the data behind the violence.
Holiday-suicide myth just won’t go away
It’s one again time to banish the holiday-suicide myth, which continues to show up in the news.
Military law enforcement messages boost safe gun storage
Service members are more likely to store guns safely when military law enforcement delivers the message to do so.
Spit bacteria differs in college students with suicidal thoughts
College students who reported recent thoughts of suicide have different bacteria in their saliva than those who didn’t, a new study shows.
Suicide prevention program taps into people’s values
A new book, based on 15 years of clinical work and research, presents a roadmap to reduce suicidal behavior in high-risk patients before it’s too late.