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Mental health problems do not explain links between handgun ownership and US suicide rates
Mental health problems do not explain the increased risk of suicide among handgun owners, concludes research in Injury Prevention. view more (2002-12-03)
Childhood cancer survivors experience suicidal thoughts decades after diagnosis
Adult survivors of childhood cancer have an increased risk for suicidal thoughts, even decades after their cancer treatments ended, according to a study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists. view more (2009-10-26)
Counseling after suicide has no effect on grief, but helps prevent feelings of blame
A grief counselling programme for families bereaved by suicide does not reduce grief or depression, but may help to prevent perceptions of blame among close relatives and spouses, finds a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-04-20)
Deliberate self harm is common in adolescents
Deliberate self harm is common in adolescents, especially females, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers surveyed over 6,000 pupils aged 15 and 16 years from 41 schools in England. The questionnaire was anonymous and sought information about lifestyle, deliberate self harm, suicidal thoughts, and self esteem. Reported acts of self harm... view more... (2002-11-20)
Military service doubles suicide risk
Former military personnel are twice as likely to kill themselves as people who have not seen combat reports a study in the July issue of Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2007-06-12)
Increased suicide risk from low birthweight babies and those born to teenage mothers (pp 1102, 1135)
Results of a prospective population study from Sweden in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how low birthweight and being born to a teenage mother are independent risk factors associated with increased risk of suicide in later life. The study also shows how being born fourth or more in sibling order and poor maternal socio-economic status... view more... (2004-09-22)
Cancer survivors at risk for suicidal thoughts, attempts
A survey of adult survivors of childhood cancers found that more than one out of eight reported having suicidal thoughts or previous attempts to take their lives many years after they were treated, say scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. view more (2006-08-21)
Teens getting help for suicidal behavior from an online community
It's a topic people often don't want to talk about, but suicide is a serious issue that needs serious attention. view more (2008-01-11)
Alcoholics with a borderline personality disorder are at greatest risk for suicidal behavior
Compared to the general population, individuals with alcohol-use disorders (AUDs) have a significantly greater risk of suicide attempts. Up to 40 percent of treatment-seeking patients with AUDs report having attempted suicide, which is six to 10 times greater than suicide attempts among the general population. view more (2006-04-24)
Spiritual Well-being Could Lessen Despair In Terminally Ill People (p 1603)
US research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that feelings of deep despair and a desire to hasten death among terminally ill people can be tempered by strong feelings of spiritual well-being. There is growing research which suggests that spiritual well-being (broadly defined as having an understanding of the meaning and... view more... (2003-05-07)
Mothers with postpartum depression with suicidal thoughts and their infant interactions
The joys of motherhood for many women can also lead other new moms to experience postpartum depression and even worse - ideas for committing suicide. view more (2009-09-04)
Anti-social behavior in girls predicts adolescent depression seven years later
Past behavior is generally considered to be a good predictor of future behavior, but new research indicates that may not be the case in the development of depression, particularly among adolescent girls. view more (2009-02-18)
Scientists find popular acne drug leads to depression-related behavior in mice
A drug commonly used to treat severe acne can lead to depression-related behavior in mice, according to research published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology by scientists from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Bath. view more (2006-09-22)
Genetic test announced for suicidal ideation in patients using antidepressant drugs
NeuroMark, a Boulder, Colorado company, announced today the immediate availability of a genetic test to identify people at risk of suicidal ideation-thoughts of committing suicide-when prescribed an antidepressant drug. view more (2007-09-28)
Mental health problems in childhood may predict later suicide attempts in males
Most males who commit suicide or need hospital care for suicide attempts during their teen or early adult years appear to have high levels of psychiatric problems at age 8. view more (2009-04-07)
New study reveals attempted suicide often a snap decision fuelled by drugs and alcohol
As Australia tries to arrest its national suicide rate, new University of Western Sydney research reveals that many suicide attempts are unplanned, with a good portion of suicide survivors reporting they felt the urge to harm themselves less than ten minutes before acting on it. view more (2005-10-19)
Borderline personality disorder shows improvements with intensive psychotherapy
An intensive form of talk therapy, known as transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP), can help individuals affected with borderline personality disorder (BPD) by reducing symptoms and improving their social functioning. view more (2007-06-06)
Test improves prediction of self-injurious behavior
Researchers have found a better way to predict self-injurious behavior by using a test that does not rely on the individual to articulate their thoughts, but instead assesses their implicit attitudes towards self-injury. view more (2007-05-09)
A new mouse model of mania
Bipolar Disorder (BPD or manic-depressive illness) is one of the most serious of all mental disorders, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. view more (2008-03-12)
Switching medications, adding psychotherapy may help teens with ineffective depression medication
For adolescents with depression not responding to an initial treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI; a class of antidepressant drugs), switching medications and adding cognitive behavioral therapy resulted in an improvement in symptoms, compared to just changing medications. view more (2008-02-27)
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