An analysis of data concerning more than 13,000 high schoolers in the United States revealed that student-athletes who reported having a concussion in the last year were more likely to report feelings of depression, suicidal ideations, and planned or … [Read more...]
Self-Harm Often Follows Economic Ruin
Researchers in the United Kingdom report that self-harm behavior among middle-aged men increased by 50% in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Senior study author Dr. Nav Kapur writes, “[Men] in midlife are a group we are particularly worried … [Read more...]
Parental Suicide Attempts Raise Risk of Their Children Doing the Same
According to the findings of a new study, when a parent has a history of attempting suicide, the odds that their child will attempt suicide increase five-fold when compared with the children of individuals who have not attempted suicide. Dr. Jeffrey … [Read more...]
Big Rise in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts
In the last six years, drug- related suicide attempts in the United States have jumped 51% among people 12 and older. In 2011, 96% of ER visits for attempted suicide involved the nonmedical use of prescription medications and over-the-counter … [Read more...]