Suicide Awareness Archives - Page 11 of 15

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 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

Examining The Relationship Between Psychotic Experiences & Suicidal Behaviors

Article August 10, 2020

Introduction Over the last 20 years, researchers have extensively delved into psychotic experiences in the general population. While these hallucinatory experiences are generally attributed to schizophrenic symptoms, 5%–8% of the… 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

The Jail/Prison System & Mental Health: A Discussion On The Stigma & Challenges Faced On Re-Entry To Society

On-Demand Webinar May 26, 2020

Many individuals incarcerated have a serious mental illness; indeed, there are more mentally ill people in the jail/prison system than in the hospital. Inmates with mental illness remain in jail… 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

Managing Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic

On-Demand Webinar May 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted significant effects on mental health. The prescription of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications has increased, as have calls to the National Suicide Prevention hotline. In this… Read More

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