Time to Rethink Suicide Warnings on Labels for Anti-Seizure Meds?
Since 2008, anti-seizure drugs have carried a warning that they may increase users' suicide risk. But a new analysis finds no evidence of such a risk with newer medications.
August 5, 2021
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Depression, Suicide Concerns Up Among Teens During Pandemic
Depression and suicide concerns increased among adolescents during the pandemic, especially among females, according to a study recently published online in Pediatrics.
July 29, 2021
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Suicide Rates Increasing for Male, Female Youths in U.S.
Suicide mortality rates increased from 1999 to 2017 among both male and female youths, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
September 16, 2019
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Vets With Traumatic Brain Injury Have Higher Suicide Risk
The risk of suicide among U.S. military veterans who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is more than double that of other vets, a new study finds.
September 12, 2019
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Restless Legs Syndrome Might Raise Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have nearly three times the risk of suicide and self-harm, which indicates that there may be a link between the physical condition and mental health.
August 26, 2019
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U.S. Air Force Orders Day Off Training to Focus on Suicide Epidemic
The U.S. Air Force has ordered a day off from training to focus on a suicide epidemic in its ranks.
August 5, 2019
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Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 4.6 Percent in Pregnant Women
Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 4.6 Percent in Pregnant Women.
July 19, 2019
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Is Your Child Depressed or Suicidal? Here Are the Warning Signs
Is Your Child Depressed or Suicidal? Here Are the Warning Signs.
June 26, 2019
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Suicide Risk Seen Among Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care
Suicide Risk Seen Among Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care.
June 25, 2019
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Vets With PTSD Face Higher Odds for Early Death From Multiple Causes
Vets With PTSD Face Higher Odds for Early Death From Multiple Causes.
June 25, 2019
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U.S. Youth Suicide Rate Reaches 20-Year High
U.S. Youth Suicide Rate Reaches 20-Year High.
June 19, 2019
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Maine Legalizes Assisted Suicide
Maine has become the eighth state to legalize medically assisted suicide.
June 17, 2019
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