Chronic Pain Might Contribute To Suicidal Thoughts
( Health Behavior News Service 18-Nov-08 )
New research suggests that patients with chronic pain are more prone than others are to consider suicide. The increased risk remained even when study authors took the possible influence of mental illness into account.
Welsh Action Plan To Reduce Suicide And Self-Harm
( Mental Health First Aid 12-Nov-08 )
A new action plan to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales was published today by the Welsh Assembly Government. The plan establishes a number of new initiatives and pulls together existing programmes to provide a strategic approach to suicide prevention in Wales.
Obesity Drug Pulled Over Suicide Risks
( Independent 28-Oct-08 )
Doctors have been told to stop prescribing the anti-obesity drug rimonabant, whose brand name is Acomplia, because it poses a risk of psychiatric disorders and suicide.
Obese And Overweight Teenagers More Likely To Have Considered Suicide
( RCP 22-Sep-08 )
Teenagers who are overweight or obese are more likely to have considered suicide than those who are a normal weight, according to new research presented at a meeting of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Child and Adolescent Faculty.
US Army To Strengthen Suicide Prevention
( MNT 12-Sep-08 )
The US Army is strengthening its suicide prevention with awareness raising, policy reviews and more intervention training in the wake of reports indicating that the suicide rate this year could reach an all time high.
It's Not Expensive To Prevent Repeated Suicide Attempts
( WHO 12-Sep-08 )
The vast majority (85%) of deaths due to suicide occur in low and middle-income countries. While wealthy, industrialized countries provide sophisticated psychotherapeutic treatment poorer countries have little to nothing to offer those who have survived suicide attempts.
Chinese Youth Face Suicide Risk
( BBCNews 12-Sep-08 )
An association in China says that suicide is the leading cause of death among young people.
New Australian Suicide Prevention Advisory Council
( DoHA 12-Sep-08 )
The Rudd Government will bring together key community experts in suicide prevention to develop the National Suicide Prevention Strategy, and invest $2.4 million in an innovative suicide-prevention pilot program.
The Hidden Burden Of Pregnancy And Childbirth
( UNSW 11-Sep-08 )
Nearly twice as many women in NSW die due to factors surrounding pregnancy or childbirth as previously thought, adding weight to calls for better reporting of pregnancy-related mortality, according to UNSW research.
US Teen Suicide Spike Was No Fluke
( NCH 9-Sep-08 )
A troubling study in the September 3rd Journal of the American Medical Association raises new concerns about kids committing suicide in this country. After a one year spike in the number of suicides, doctors were hoping to see more normal numbers in the latest study, but they didn't.
3rd Paralympics For UQ Researcher
( UQ 21-Aug-08 )
Paralympic sport has been a long-time passion for UQ's Sean Tweedy, who will attend his third Games in Beijing in September.
Suicide In Asian Americans
( UCDavis 20-Aug-08 )
Asian Americans whose families experience a high degree of interpersonal conflict have a three-fold greater risk of attempting suicide when compared with Asian Americans overall, according to a new study by University of California, Davis, researchers. The risk is tripled even among those who have never had a diagnosis of depression.
Cancer Patients Left Suicidal
( BBCNews 12-Aug-08 )
A significant number of cancer patients regularly believe they would be "better off dead", a survey shows.
Post-Partum Suicide Attempt Risks Studied
( Elsevier Health Sciences 12-Aug-08 )
Although maternal suicide after giving birth is a relatively rare occurrence, suicide attempts often have long-lasting effects on the family and the infant. Researchers compared two populations of mothers and found that a history of psychiatric disorders or substance abuse was a strong predictor of post-partum suicide attempts.
Study Identifies Changes To DNA In Major Depression And Suicide
( UWO 5-Aug-08 )
Autopsies usually point to a cause of death but now a study of brain tissue collected during these procedures, may explain an underlying cause of major depression and suicide.
FDA Warning Of Suicidal Risk Associated With Antidepressants In Juveniles And Young Adults Reviewed
( ISCTM 10-Mar-08 )
Suicide Rates: Lowest In 30 Years, Not Affected By Reducing Antidepressant Prescriptions
( MNT 20-Feb-08 )
Risk Of New Suicidal Thoughts During Antidepressant Treatment Has Genetic Component
( APA 3-Oct-07 )
NYU Child Study Center Identifies Teen Suicide Warning Signs And Provides Tips For Parents
( NYU Child Study Center 17-Mar-07 )
Warnings Of Increased Suicide Risk Didn't Dampen Antidepressant Prescriptions
( American Journal of Public Health 1-Mar-07 )