Spotlight September 2020 Archives

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

Victimization, Discrimination & Suicide Risk In LGBTQ College Students

Article August 3, 2020

LGBTQ college students may be especially vulnerable to suicide. It is the second leading cause of death among college students, and the lifetime risk of suicide attempt is markedly higher… Read More

Factors Associated With Violent Suicide Attempts In Patients With Bipolar Disorder

Article July 27, 2020

Bipolar disorder has been categorized as one of the top 10 most disabling conditions in the world, and among those afflicted with the disease, one of the leading causes of… Read More

The Global Impact Of The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic On Mental Health & Suicide

On-Demand Webinar June 18, 2020

In this webinar, psychiatrist Roger S. McIntyre discusses with Senior Medical Science Liaison Kimberly Lonergan the psychological impact of COVID-19 on those with and without psychiatric illnesses. Dr. McIntyre speaks… Read More

U.S. Suicide Rate Rose 35% From 1999 Through 2018

Article May 25, 2020

Between 1999 and 2018, the suicide rate in the United States rose by 35%, from 10.5 per 100,000 population in 1999, to 14.2 per 100,000 population in 2018. The rate… Read More

Perspectives Of A Caregiver: Suicide & Safety Questions

Interview April 20, 2020

This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions relating to suicide and safety plans for family emergencies. If you… Read More

American Foundation Of Suicide Prevention

Interview March 30, 2020

The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has been a supporting organization of PsychU since 2018. Dr. Jill Harkavy-Freidman sat down with PsychU to talk about how an individual can… Read More

Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Interview October 28, 2019

Dr. Nicole Meade discusses suicide awareness and prevention, a topic that is extremely important to our community. Dr. Meade examines suicide statistics and terminology, such as why the phrase “committed… Read More

Suicide Stratification Risk Models & The Role Of Pharmacists In Suicide Education & Prevention

On-Demand Webinar September 25, 2019

Traditionally, pharmacists provide medication education and monitor side effects of patients. In a recent study exploring pharmacist comfort in the area of suicide education, most pharmacists expressed an interest in… Read More

Preventing Suicide in the Clinical Setting: Reasons for Hope

On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2019

Worldwide, nearly 800,000 people die of suicide each year.1 In this webinar, effective suicide prevention strategies, such as placing a focus on more sensitively identifying when a patient’s suicide risk… Read More

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