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

Centerstone Introducing New Zero Suicide Initiative

Article August 10, 2020

Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, is introducing a zero-suicide initiative at its locations in Illinois. While Centerstone has long had a focus on crisis and suicide prevention… 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

The Pandemic Could Lead To 75,000 Additional Deaths From Substance Misuse & Suicide Over 10 Years

Article July 27, 2020

The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic could lead to approximately 75,000 additional deaths over the next decade from both alcohol and drug misuse, and suicide. The number of excess… 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

FCC Unanimously Approves ‘988’ As National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Article February 3, 2020

On December 12, 2019, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved “988” as the official phone number for suicide prevention. The purpose in having a three-digit phone designation is… Read More

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