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·October 7, 2022·6 min read

Borderline Personality Disorder-Related Stigma Undermines Patient Care and Efforts to Reduce Suicide

Study reveals those with borderline personality disorder and their carers face stigma and discrimination by mental health service providers following suicide attempts and episodes of self-harm.

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·October 1, 2022·7 min read

Folic Acid Treatment Is Associated With Decreased Risk of Suicide Attempts

Study reveals a 44% reduction in suicidal events, including suicide attempts and self-harm, in depressed patients who took folic acid supplements.

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·September 8, 2022·6 min read

Subtle Structural Brain Alterations in Youth With Suicidal Behaviors

Neuroimaging study reveals subtle size differences in the prefrontal region of the brain in young people with major depressive disorders and suicidal behaviors.

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·July 18, 2022·5 min read

Troubling Rise in Suicides Linked With Common Food Preservative

Health experts call for stricter regulations for the use of sodium nitrite, a product commonly used for meat curing, following its link to suicides and increased numbers of poisonings.

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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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·June 14, 2022·4 min read

Most Male Suicides in Us Show No Link to Mental Health Issues

60% of male suicide victims have no prior history of documented mental health problems, a new study reports.

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·June 13, 2022·6 min read

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Linked to Hormone-Sensitive Brain Disorder

A new study reveals that 34% of people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) have attempted suicide. Researchers say PMDD is an independent contributor to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

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·May 5, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Reveal Possible Molecular Blood Signature for Suicide in Major Depression

Researchers have identified a blood biomarker that predicts the risk of suicide in patients with major depressive disorder. The biomarker also can help researchers understand the molecular changes in suicide victims.

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·April 30, 2022·4 min read

Thinking About Suicide and Self-Harming Alleviates Stress

A new meta-analysis study finds people engage in self-harm and think about suicide as a means of reducing some types of stress. The perceived stress release from embarking on destructive behaviors indicates a potential for therapy and other types of intervention.

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·March 9, 2022·5 min read

Alcohol Dependence Significantly Increases Suicide Risk

Alcohol use disorder is associated with a significant increase in suicidal thoughts in adults.

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·March 6, 2022·6 min read

Transgender Youth on Puberty Blockers and Gender-Affirming Hormones Have Lower Rates of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Social support, in addition to access to gender-affirming hormones and puberty blockers, helps reduce depression and suicidal ideation in young transgender people.