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- Happier states linked to higher suicide rates
New research reveals that individuals who live in what are considered to be the happiest U.S. states are still capable of taking their own lives. more...
- Economy may impact suicide rates
Suicide rates rise and fall in correlation to the economy, according to the results of recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research. more...
- Low household income may lead to psychological and substance abuse disorders
Individuals who have low levels of income may be more likely to suffer from a mental disorder, attempt suicide or abuse substances, according to the findings of recent research. more...
- Study evaluates level of happiness of patients with brain stem injury
An article that appears in the journal BMJ Open reveals that most patients who have a condition called locked-in syndrome say that they are happy, and those who are not say that unfavorable factors can be improved. more...
- Researchers study effects of divorce on adult sons and daughters
University of Toronto researchers suggest that adult children whose parents divorce are more likely to have considered suicide than peers from intact families. more...
- One-third of LGBT teens experience suicidal ideation, study finds
An estimated one-third of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teens have experienced suicidal ideation in their lifetime, according to a report from the University of Illinois at Chicago. more...
- Florida State University aids government in battle against military suicide
Suicide has become increasingly common among young American soldiers, and the U.S. Department of Defense has enlisted the help of Florida State University in fighting the rising numbers. more...
- Action Alliance creates new task forces to ramp up suicide prevention efforts
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention recently announced the addition of three new task forces that are designed to strengthen suicide prevention efforts among individuals in high-risk populations. more...
- Pain medication may increase suicidal ideation in patients
Six years ago, a compound known as ziconotide - the synthetic toxin found in the cone snail - was declared a safe alternative to morphine. However, researchers from Ruhr University have found that the drug may be associated with increasing suicidal ideation in patients. more...
- Family acceptance improves LGBT adolescents' mental and overall health
A study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing has uncovered a link between family attitudes towards their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children and the better overall health of these kids in adulthood. more...
- Study: Poor academic performance may be associated with a higher risk of suicide
New research from the Karolinska Institute has revealed that children who graduate from elementary school with very poor grades have approximately three times the risk of committing suicide, compared to their high-achieving peers. more...
- Suicide in young adults may often stem from underlying mental disorder
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately one in 10 children has a mental health condition that causes significant social and academic impairment. more...
- Research shows a moment of clarity in depression sufferers is often dangerous
Experts from Salem State University indicated that teens who experience a moment of happiness and positive thinking after a bout with depression might be more likely to commit suicide. more...
