Narrative review highlights distinct biological processes in pediatric suicidal behavior compared to adults
Biological markers of youth suicide differ from adults
This narrative review examines biological signatures of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and death by suicide in pediatric and adolescen…
A review suggests biological signs of suicidal thoughts in children and teens are distinct from adults, meaning adult data cannot explain yo…
Case-control study links impaired decision-making tasks to suicide attempts in depressed patients
Can't weigh risks and rewards? Suicide attempters show different decision-making patterns
This case-control study assessed 132 depressed patients with suicide attempts, patient controls, and healthy controls using clinical decisio…
People who attempted suicide weigh risks differently, showing less fear of loss and more impulsive errors that link directly to higher suici…
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GLP-1R exposure shows no causal link to most mental disorders except eating disorders
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Show Mixed Links to Mental Health
This meta-analysis investigated the causal associations between GLP-1 receptor agonists and various mental health outcomes including anxiety…
New research explores how GLP-1 receptor agonists relate to conditions like anxiety and depression, finding no clear genetic link to most di…
Five core domains of suicide postvention were identified through a Delphi consensus process
Experts agree on core pillars to support suicide survivors
This guideline based on a Delphi consensus study identifies five core domains for suicide postvention: impact/foundations, immediate respons…
A new framework identifies five key areas of care to help people and communities heal after a suicide.
Narrative review links NRXN1 genetic variations to schizophrenia, autism, and other neuropsychiatric disorders
New research explains how one gene causes many brain disorders
This narrative review examines the association between NRXN1 genetic variations and a spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders including schiz…
A single gene variation may explain why schizophrenia and autism often appear together, offering new hope for understanding these complex br…
Analysis of 247,657 reports identifies central nervous system medications with suicide-related adverse event signals
Researchers find central nervous system drugs associated with suicide reports
This cohort study analyzed 247,657 reports from the U.S.
Central nervous system medications showed the strongest link to suicide events in over two hundred thousand FDA reports.
Retrospective case-case study links interpersonal trauma exposure to younger suicide deaths and distinct genetic profiles
People with trauma histories die by suicide at younger ages
This retrospective case-case study analyzed 8,738 suicide deaths to compare individuals with and without interpersonal trauma exposure.
A study of over 8,700 suicide deaths found those with interpersonal trauma histories died younger and had different genetic and clinical pro…
US suicide methods 2000-2018: firearm, suffocation, poisoning most common, rates higher in males
What are the most common suicide methods in the US, and who is most at risk?
An observational analysis of US population data from 2000-2018 found the three most common suicide methods were firearm, suffocation, and po…
Firearms, suffocation, and poisoning are the top three suicide methods in the US, where men die by suicide at higher rates than women, espec…
Report provides estimates on U.S. adults knowing suicide decedents and experiencing suicidal thoughts
Report looks at suicide exposure and thoughts among U.S. adults
An observational report provides estimates for the proportion of U.S.
A new report reveals how many U.S. adults have known someone who died by suicide and how many have experienced suicidal thoughts themselves.
U.S. population suicide rates increased during 2021, observational report finds
Report shows suicide rates increased in the United States during 2021
An observational report on the U.S. population found suicide rates increased during 2021.
Suicide rates increased across the United States in 2021, a concerning pattern that requires continued attention and resources.
Report describes changes in U.S. suicide rates from 2019 to 2020
Did suicide rates change in the U.S. during the pandemic's first year?
An observational report examined changes in suicide rates in the United States population from 2019 to 2020.
A new report examines whether U.S. suicide rates changed from 2019 to 2020, but the specific findings are not yet available.
CDC issues guidance for community assessment and investigation of suspected suicide clusters
New guidance helps communities assess and investigate suspected suicide clusters
The CDC has released a guidance document for communities in the United States on assessing and investigating suspected suicide clusters.
New guidance helps communities assess and investigate suspected suicide clusters by providing a step-by-step framework for leaders and healt…
Observational report notes changes in US firearm suicide and death rates during 2020
What happened to firearm suicide and death rates in the United States during 2020?
An observational report examined changes in firearm suicide and death rates in the United States during 2020.
A new report shows firearm suicide and death rates in the United States changed during 2020, but it doesn't say how much or why.
U.S. suicide rate was 14.2 per 100,000 in 2018, with variation by state
U.S. suicide rate was 14.2 per 100,000 people in 2018, with variation between states
A 2018 U.S. statistical report found an age-adjusted suicide rate of 14.2 per 100,000 standard population, with rates varying by state.
In 2018, the U.S. suicide rate stood at 14.2 per 100,000 people, but numbers varied significantly from state to state.