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Important Findings About Suicide Risk & Eating Disorders

Article September 14, 2020

Individuals with eating disorders are at increased risk of suicide, compared with the general population. Some 20% of deaths among those with anorexia nervosa are due to suicide. Suicidality is… Read More

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Individuals With PTSD: An Interview With Dr. Harry Croft

Interview September 14, 2020

In this webinar, psychiatrist Harry Croft discusses with Medical Science Liaison, Nichole Neugebauer, how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has increased under the stress of the pandemic. Dr. Croft reviews the… Read More

The Impact Of Social Media & Technology On Suicidality

On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2020

Now more than ever, social media has become something that many of us rely on for engagement with others. In this webinar, professionals in the field of suicidology, Bart Andrews,… Read More

How Can A Passing Stranger Intervene To Prevent A Suicide In A Public Place?

Article September 7, 2020

Every year, there are approximately 6,000 suicide deaths in the United Kingdom. Up to one-third of these occur in public places. Experts note that given the opportunity for a last-minute… Read More

Mental Health Education Roundtable: A Collaborative Discussion Among A Parent, Advocate & Educator: Follow-Up Q&A

Interview September 7, 2020

During this question-and-answer session, Jessica Hull, MS, Amy Molloy, MSW, and Michael Townsend, MA, LMSW, respond to unanswered questions from the PsychU May 6, 2020 webinar, “Mental Health Education Roundtable:… Read More

“I’m Here…”: Peer To Family: How To Help

Video September 7, 2020

A mother and daughter talk. It may be a mother’s prerogative to worry about her child, but sometimes that worry is warranted. Such is the situation in this short video,… Read More

Mental Health Awareness: A Focus On Health Care Professional Risk Of Suicide & Stigma

Video August 31, 2020

Those in the medical professions are also at risk of suicide, suicidal ideation, and burnout. During this presentation, Drs. Becky Wong and Dennis Pabis share the overall suicide rates in… Read More

A Vicious Circle: Suicidality & Stigma

Article August 31, 2020

The irony is painful: Suicidal behavior is highly stigmatized, but stigma itself may increase suicidality. The complex, reciprocal relationship between the two is the focus of two recent journal articles:… Read More

COVID-19 Non-Physical Symptoms: The Effects On Anxiety, Depression & Mental Well-Being

Article August 31, 2020

In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a global pandemic. As of April 2020, more than 1.2 million cases were diagnosed globally, with… Read More

Comorbid Personality Disorder: A Diagnosis For Diminished Care

Article August 24, 2020

Introduction Anxiety disorders and depression are ranked as the first- and second-most common mental disorders, respectively. Both are common comorbidities in individuals with a personality disorder diagnosis. Evidence suggests that… Read More

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