Tag: Suicide
Frailty Tied to Higher Risk for Suicide Attempts in Older Veterans
Lower levels of frailty were associated with greater risk for suicide death
13 Percent of Patients With Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Have Suicidal Thoughts
Fourteen of 15 patients has sustained remission; only one patient had persistent suicidal ideation, self-directed violence
Computerized Adaptive Screen for Suicide Best for Teens With Psych Symptoms
Ask Suicide-Screening Questions instrument also performs well for universal screening in emergency departments
Universal, School-Based Screening Increases Identification of Teens at Risk for Suicide
Additionally, universal screening increases initiation of mental health services
Suicide Rates Up for Most Race, Ethnic Groups in 2018 to 2021
Highest age-adjusted 2021 suicide rates and highest relative percentage change seen for American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Reduction in Suicide, Self-Harm
Among U.S. Veterans, risk was lower for supplemented Black veterans and those with 0 to 19 ng/mL vitamin D serum levels
Risk for Suicide Still Elevated for Individuals With Cancer
Elevated risks seen across all sociodemographic groups, with particularly high rates for Hispanics, Medicaid-insured, uninsured
Increased Suicide Risk Seen for Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery
Greatest risk of suicide seen for male, White, and divorced or single patients
Opioid Misuse Linked to Increased Suicide Risk in Persons With Disabilities
In interaction analyses, opioid misuse linked to increased odds of having suicide plan, suicide attempt for those with disabilities
Youth Suicides Up With Shortage of Mental Health Professionals
Mental health workforce shortage linked to increased suicide rate and increased youth firearm suicide rate
