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·July 2, 2012·6 min read

Women Infected with Toxoplasma Gondii Parasite Have Increased Risk of Attempting Suicide

Women infected with the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) parasite, which is spread through contact with cat feces or eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables, are at increased risk of attempting suicide, according to a new study of more than 45,000 women in Denmark. Read More

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·August 14, 2012·4 min read

Girls with ADHD More Prone to Self-Injury, Suicide as They Enter Adulthood

New findings from UC Berkeley caution that, as they enter adulthood, girls with histories of ADHD are more prone to internalize their struggles and feelings of failure – a development that can manifest itself in self-injury and even attempted suicide. Read More

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·August 16, 2012·3 min read

Common Parasite May Trigger Suicide Attempts

New research adds to the growing work linking an infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts. About 10-20 percent of people in the United States have T. gondii, in their bodies. Read More

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·May 13, 2013·2 min read

North Carolina Coal Plant Emissions Might Play Role in State Suicide Numbers

A new study points to a correlation between suicide rates and environmental pollution caused by emissions from coal-fired electricity plants in North Carolina. Read More

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·May 15, 2013·5 min read

Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers’ Suicide Risk

New research suggests military personnel who suffer more than one mild TBI face a significantly higher risk of suicide. Read More

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·October 17, 2013·2 min read

Depression Twice as Likely in Migraine Sufferers

Depression and suicidal ideation is higher in those who suffer from migraines, a new study finds. Read More

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·December 12, 2013·4 min read

Brain Trauma Raises Risk of Later PTSD in Active-Duty Military

TBIs suffered during active duty in war zones are the greatest predictor of subsequent PTSD, a new study reports. Read More

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·December 17, 2013·3 min read

Discovery of “Teen Gene” Could Hold Promise for Combating Severe Mental Illnesses

Researchers isolate a gene responsible for dopamine connectivity in the medial prefrontal cortex during adolescence. Read More

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·January 15, 2014·4 min read

Head Injuries Triple Long-Term Risk of Early Death

Survivors of TBI are three times more likely to die prematurely, either as a result of suicide or from fatal injuries, than the general population, a new study reports. Read More