FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 14, 2022·4 min readMost Male Suicides in Us Show No Link to Mental Health Issues60% of male suicide victims have no prior history of documented mental health problems, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 13, 2022·6 min readSuicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Linked to Hormone-Sensitive Brain DisorderA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 5, 2022·4 min readResearchers Reveal Possible Molecular Blood Signature for Suicide in Major DepressionResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 30, 2022·4 min readThinking About Suicide and Self-Harming Alleviates StressA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 9, 2022·5 min readAlcohol Dependence Significantly Increases Suicide RiskAlcohol use disorder is associated with a significant increase in suicidal thoughts in adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 6, 2022·6 min readTransgender Youth on Puberty Blockers and Gender-Affirming Hormones Have Lower Rates of Depression and Suicidal ThoughtsSocial support, in addition to access to gender-affirming hormones and puberty blockers, helps reduce depression and suicidal ideation in young transgender people.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 26, 2022·4 min readWhen Relationships Break Down, Men Are at Risk of Mental IllnessResearchers report males who transition out of relationships are at higher risk of developing anxiety, depression, and suicide.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 24, 2021·5 min readKetamine Therapy Swiftly Reduces Depression and Suicidal ThoughtsKetamine reduces symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts within four hours of a single treatment, and the effects last for up to two weeks. Additional treatments may prolong the effects, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2021·5 min readHip Hop Song Linked to a Reduction in Suicides in the USA popular hip hop song by Logic has led to an increase in calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and a reduction in suicide, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 28, 2021·4 min readAbusive Messages From a Partner Increase the Likelihood of Experiencing Mental Illness and Suicidal ThoughtsPeople 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 11, 2021·5 min readLyme Disease Heightens Risk of Mental Disorders and SuicidalityPeople with no prior mental health diagnosis who contract Lyme disease have a 42% higher risk of developing an affective disorder, such as depression, and a 75% higher rate of death by suicide than those without the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 27, 2021·4 min readMore Than 1 in 4 Adults With a Previous Suicide Attempt Are Psychologically Flourishing28.4% of people who had previously attempted suicide reported complete mental health, including being free of psychological problems for up to a year and improvements in life satisfaction spanning a month or more.Read More
