The Mind After Midnight: Exploring the Dark Link Between Sleeplessness and Violence
An analysis of 15 years of national data on suicides and homicides shows that nocturnal wakefulness is associated with death by both suicide and homicide,…
Suicide News
From a psychological and scientific perspective, suicide is viewed as a complex behavior often resulting from an interplay of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors. It typically involves mental health conditions like depression or anxiety, but can also stem from acute stress or traumatic experiences. Genetic predispositions, neurobiological changes, and issues like substance abuse can also contribute. Psychologically, feelings of hopelessness, unbearable psychological pain, and a sense of isolation are significant factors. Socially, factors such as relationship problems, financial stress, or loss are important. Preventive measures focus on mental health support, crisis intervention, and community awareness to reduce stigma and provide resources for those at risk.
The Hidden Link: New Research Unveils How Contraceptives Increase Suicide Risk
The administration of oral contraceptives that include a synthetic variant of progesterone (progestogen) could elevate the risk of engaging in suicidal behaviors among women who…
Depression’s Link to Cellular Metabolism Unveiled: Blood Tests Can Predict Suicidal Thoughts
University of California, San Diego study suggests new way to personalize mental health care. Major depressive disorder affects 16.1 million adults in the United States…
Spike in Child Mental Health Emergencies During Second Year of COVID Pandemic
A surge in girls’ visits drove the trend, fueling longer waits for inpatient care. During the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a…
Alarming Link Discovered: Concussions and Suicide Risk in High School Students
High school students, particularly males, with a history of concussion in the last year, showed a higher tendency for suicidal thoughts, planning, or attempts compared…
Reported vs. Real: Are Teen Suicidal Behaviors Increasing or Are We Just Noticing More?
Reports from the decade leading up to the COVID pandemic indicated a rise in suicidal behaviors in children, pointing to a potential mental health crisis…
Unseen Impact of the Pandemic: Youth Mental Health Emergencies on the Rise
The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw an increase in hospital admissions for mental health issues among children and adolescents according to a study…
Troubling Findings: Bisexual Women Are Three Times More Likely To Attempt Suicide
A recent study conducted by researchers at York University and ICES revealed that bisexual women are over three times more likely to attempt suicide than…
Columbia Study: Casual Cannabis Use Greatly Increases Teens’ Risk of Depression, Suicidality
Adolescents who engage in recreational cannabis use are two to four times more prone to developing psychiatric disorders compared to teenagers who abstain from using…
Timing Tragedy: Researchers Unveil When Suicidal Thoughts Peak
New research has identified the month during which individuals experience the most intense suicidal thoughts, and that these occur several months prior to the surge…
Pain Beyond Bearable: Unraveling the Dark Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Death
Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death…From accidents, infections, and especially suicide, pooled data analysis suggests; regular physical and mental health monitoring is warranted to…
COVID-19’s Ripple Effect: The Youth Suicide Surge
A recent study found that suicide rates among US youth aged 5-24 years increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among males, preteens, young adults, and…
Alarming – Rates of Teen Suicide Continue To Surge in the United States
The research posits that social media, school stress, and firearms play major roles. In the United States, suicide has emerged as the second most common…
Mapping the Path to Survival: Columbia Study Links Mental Health Access to Lower Suicide Rates
A study from Incite @ Columbia University suggests that improving access to mental health care could significantly lower suicide rates. The researchers created a detailed…
Opioid Prescriptions and Suicide: New Study Unveils Complex Connection
Regions in the U.S. that experienced the largest decrease in opioid prescriptions were found to have the most significant decrease in suicide deaths. The impact…
A Mysterious Connection: Scientists Discover That Suicide Significantly Increases During the Full Moon
For centuries, it has been suspected that the full moon has a mysterious impact on human behavior. Now, recent research conducted by psychiatrists at the…
Melatonin Sleep Aid May Reduce Self-Harm in Young People With Anxiety and Depression
Medical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests. The risk of…
Excessive Screen Time in Preteens Linked to Suicidal Behavior
Engaging in activities such as watching videos, playing video games, texting, and video chatting has been linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviors. A…