Tag: Suicide
Intentional, Suspected Suicidal Cannabis Exposures Increased From 2009 to 2021
However, most cases involved more than one substance
Annual Average Emergency Visit Rate for Suicidal Ideation 40 Visits Per 10,000
Emergency department visit rate higher among males than females; peaked at age 35 to 44 years in males and at 14 to 18 years in females
Trends in U.S. Suicide Rates Described for 2001 to 2021
Rates increased from 2001 to 2018, then decreased through 2020 and increased in 2021
Suicide Deaths Positively Linked to Measures of Opioid Prescribing
Significant associations seen for suicide deaths with opioid prescriptions per capita, having any, high-dose, long-term opioid prescription
No Increase in Suicidal Thoughts, Behaviors Seen for U.S. Veterans During Pandemic
Prepandemic loneliness and lower purpose in life were the strongest predictors of new-onset suicidal ideation
Exercise Linked to Reduction in Suicide Attempts
However, no significant decrease seen in suicidal ideation or mortality between exercise and control groups
Recreational Cannabis Tied to Unintended Harms, Benefits
Car crash fatalities up in these states, but opioid overdose deaths down
Pandemic Saw Rise in Youth Emergency Visits for Attempted Suicide
Findings seen in analysis of 11 million pediatric emergency visits across 18 countries, with some differences by sex and age
Clozapine, ECT, Lithium May Prevent Suicide in Male Teens With Severe Mental Illness
Regional clozapine, ECT, and lithium treatment frequency related to lower adolescent excess suicide mortality for 15- to 19-year-olds
No Consistent Link Found Between β-Blockers, Psychiatric Outcomes
Periods of β-blocker treatment linked to reduced risk for psychiatric hospitalization, increased risks for suicidal behavior
