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·September 21, 2017·4 min read

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicidal Thinking in Depression

Researchers have identified increased inflammatory activation markers in the brains of people with major depressive disorder who report suicidal ideations. The findings support recent research that anti-inflammatories may provide antidepressant effects for some patients.

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·July 31, 2017·5 min read

Drama ’13 Reasons Why’ Linked to Suicidal Thoughts

Streaming drama series, "13 Reasons Why" has been linked to a substantial increase in internet searches for terms associated with suicide.

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·July 6, 2017·3 min read

Gene That May Play Key Role In Depression Identified

Researchers have identified a gene that appears to be implicated in depression in both animal and human models of the disorder. The gene, Slc6a15 can either amplify or reduce stress, depending on its level of activity.

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·June 29, 2017·6 min read

Sleep Disturbances Predict Increased Risk for Suicidal Symptoms

A worsening of suicidal thoughts in young people has been linked to sleep disturbances. Participants of the new study who reported lots of variation of when they fall asleep also reported more incidences of insomnia and nightmares, which also lower the threshold for suicidal ideations.

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·June 7, 2017·4 min read

Insomnia Associated With Increased Risk of Suicidality

According to researchers, people with insomnia are more likely to report thoughts of death and suicide during a 30 day period than those who don't suffer from sleep disturbances.

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·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Molecular Genetic Evidence of PTSD Heritability

A new study reports molecular genetics can play an influential role in the risk of developing PTSD following a traumatic event.

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·March 1, 2017·5 min read

How Artificial Intelligence Can Save Lives: Machine Learning to Predict Suicide Risks

Machine learning may allow clinicians better ability to predict which of their patients will attempt suicide, a new study reports.

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·February 7, 2017·6 min read

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

Cortisol functions differently in police officers who have experienced extremely stressful situations while at work. The disturbances to regular cortisol function may leave them more vulnerable to diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.

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·February 2, 2017·4 min read

Brain Circuits May Reveal Which Young People Are Likely to Commit Suicide

Researchers find significant differences in the brains of teens with bipolar disorder that attempt to take their lives over those with the disorder who have never attempted suicide.

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·November 7, 2016·3 min read

Machine Learning Automatically Identifies Suicidal Behavior Using Patient’s Own Words

Analyzing a patient's words, a machine learning system is 93 percent accurate in correctly classifying a suicidal person, researchers report.

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·October 24, 2016·4 min read

The Heterogeneous Nature of Depression

A new study could explain why the 'one size fits all' approach to treating depression has been ineffective.

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·October 3, 2016·7 min read

Prescription Sleep Aids Carry a Rare Suicide Risk

A new study reports some prescription sleep aids may carry an increased and rare risk of suicide, most typically when they cause the unexpected response of stimulating, rather than soothing people.

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Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicidal Thinking in Depression

Drama ’13 Reasons Why’ Linked to Suicidal Thoughts

Gene That May Play Key Role In Depression Identified

Sleep Disturbances Predict Increased Risk for Suicidal Symptoms

Insomnia Associated With Increased Risk of Suicidality

Molecular Genetic Evidence of PTSD Heritability

How Artificial Intelligence Can Save Lives: Machine Learning to Predict Suicide Risks

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

Brain Circuits May Reveal Which Young People Are Likely to Commit Suicide

Machine Learning Automatically Identifies Suicidal Behavior Using Patient’s Own Words

The Heterogeneous Nature of Depression

Prescription Sleep Aids Carry a Rare Suicide Risk

How the Brain Maps Every Number

Non-Drug Breakthrough for Postpartum Depression

Cancer Drug Halts Fragile Brain Bleeds

Astrocyte Subtypes Drive Synapse Formation and Memory

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