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·May 30, 2019·5 min read

“13 Reasons Why”: Increase in suicides in USA following TV series

The popular Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" has been linked to an increase in suicides in females between the ages of 10 and 19. Researchers said the numbers grew significantly within 3 months of the show's release.

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·January 8, 2020·4 min read

$1 increase in minimum wage linked to 3.5% – 6% fall in suicide rate

A $1 raise in minimum wage was associated with a drop in suicide rates of between 3.5 to 6% in people with a high school education or less. The effect, researchers say, appears to be strongest during times of high unemployment.

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·June 21, 2022·5 min read

A Link Between Intimate Partner Violence, Self-Harm and Suicidality in Both Men and Women

Women and men who have suffered abuse at the hands of an intimate partner are twice as likely to self-harm, twice as likely to have suicidal ideations, and three times as likely to attempt suicide as those who have not experienced abusive relationships.

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·September 9, 2016·5 min read

A MicroRNA Plays a Role in Major Depression

A new study reports on the role a microRNA plays in major depressive disorder.

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·March 17, 2016·3 min read

A Significant Link Between Suicidal Behavior and Nightmares

A new study reports the relationship between suicidal thoughts and nightmares is mediated by feelings of defeat, entrapment and hopelessness.

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·April 6, 2015·6 min read

Abnormal Protein Patterns Seen in Brains of Retired NFL Players Who Suffered Repeat Concussions

A new neuroimaging test could help doctors identify CTE in those exposed to repetitive brain injuries, such as NFL players, a new study reports.

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·December 2, 2025·5 min read

Abuse Survivors Show Unique Injury Signatures Tied to Suicide Risk

A new study finds that victims of intimate partner violence who also experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors show distinct and severe injury patterns on medical imaging. These patients were far more likely to present at night in emergency settings and had dramatically higher rates of head, spinal, and deep internal injuries.

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·August 28, 2021·4 min read

Abusive Messages From a Partner Increase the Likelihood of Experiencing Mental Illness and Suicidal Thoughts

People who receive threatening or obscene text messages and other communications from current or former partners are more likely to experience mental health problems including depression and anxiety, and have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts.

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·June 19, 2025·7 min read

Addictive Screen Use, Not Time, Tied to Teen Suicide Risk

A major new study reveals that teens who develop compulsive patterns of digital use are at higher risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and mental health issues. Unlike total screen time, it’s the addictive nature of use—such as distress when not online or using screens to escape—that most strongly predicts poor outcomes.

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·March 3, 2015·3 min read

ADHD Plus Childhood Trauma Heightens Risk for Self Harm and Suicide

Researchers report young women with ADHD who have also faced childhood trauma are at increased risk of self harm and suicide.

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·May 6, 2019·5 min read

AI can detect depression in a child’s speech

An auditory-based machine learning algorithm was able to identify children diagnosed with depression and anxiety with 80% accuracy after analyzing recordings of their speech. The algorithm identified eight audio features that signify a higher risk of depression. Of these, a lower pitch of voice, repeatable speech inflections and a higher pitch response to surprise stimuli, were more indicative of depression. Researchers hope to develop a smartphone app that records and analyzes speech immediately, helping to better detect children at risk of internalizing disorders.