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·August 24, 2016·3 min read

Disrupted Sleep Patterns May Lead to Increased Suicide Risk

A new study reports on a link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts.

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·August 9, 2016·4 min read

Reduced Activity of Important Enzyme Identified Among Suicidal Patients

According to a new study, researchers have discovered suicidal patients have reduced activity of an enzyme that regulates inflammation.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·July 12, 2016·4 min read

Suicide Rate is 22 Percent Higher in People with Epilepsy Than the General Population

According to a new study released by the CDC, suicide rates among people with epilepsy are 22 percent higher than in the general population.

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Featured Psychology

·June 24, 2016·4 min read

Connecting Discrimination and Thoughts of Death Among African Americans

A new study reports on a link between racial discrimination and suicidal ideation within the African American community.

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·June 7, 2016·5 min read

Study Examines Mental Health, Gun Violence and Suicide

A new study reports people with serious mental illnesses who used guns to commit suicide are often legally eligible to purchase guns, dexpite having a past record of an involuntary mental health evaluation or hospitalization.

Featured Genetics

·May 24, 2016·8 min read

Genes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity Identified

Researchers have identified a series of genes that could modulate the effect of mood and the response to stress on lifespan.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 17, 2016·6 min read

Magic Mushroom Compound May Provide New Avenues for Antidepressant Research

In a new study, researchers report on the potential for using psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound derived from magic mushrooms, for treating patients with treatment resistant depression.

Featured Psychology

·May 10, 2016·6 min read

Intravenous Ketamine May Rapidly Reduce Suicidal Thinking in Depressed Patients: Small Study

Repeat intravenous treatment with low doses of the anesthetic drug ketamine quickly reduced suicidal thoughts in a small group of patients with treatment-resistant depression, a new study reports.

Featured Psychology

·April 8, 2016·5 min read

Simultaneous Alcohol and Cocaine Use Linked to Increased Suicide Risk

A new study examines the link between substance abuse and suicide risk.

Featured Psychology

·April 1, 2016·5 min read

Higher Rates of Mental Health Problems in Transgender Veterans

A new study reports than among veterans who identify as transgender, 90 percent have at least one mental health diagnosis.

Featured Psychology

·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Playing Action Video Games May Increase Capability for a Suicide Attempt

According to a new study, people thinking about suicide who play action video games may be significantly more likely to attempt suicide than those who play other types of video games.