FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 2, 2019·5 min readSuicide Can’t Be Predicted by Asking About Suicidal ThoughtsResearchers report 60% of people who committed suicide denied having suicidal thoughts to medical professionals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 21, 2019·3 min readDepression and Suicide Risk Found in the GenomeResearchers have identified a significant overlap between suicide and major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 14, 2019·3 min readCelebrity Suicides Cause Media Surge, But Few Mentions of Lifesaving HotlineJohns Hopkins researchers report celebrity overdoses and suicides acquire more media attention by news outlets than coverage of national hotlines to help prevent suicide.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 3, 2019·4 min readObsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag For Other Psychological IssuesA new study reports obsessive and compulsive behaviors in young people may represent a red flag for other more serious psychiatric conditions. Researchers report a link between OCS and an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts in young people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 21, 2018·4 min readMortality Rates on the Rise For Gens X and Y TooA new study reports life expectancies are declining in the US for Generation X and Y individuals. Researchers say the causes of premature mortality vary by race, gender and ethnicity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 20, 2018·5 min readDoes Netflix ’13 Reasons Why’ Influence Teen Suicide?Researchers report half of suicidal teens in a hospital sample say the controversial TV show contributed to their suicidal symptoms.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 19, 2018·5 min readExploring the Genetic Contribution to Suicide RiskA new study identifies four genes mutations which are associated with an increased risk of suicide.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 13, 2018·5 min readBrain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPDA new neuroimaging study reveals the brains of teenage girls who self harm show similar features to adults with borderline personality disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 14, 2018·3 min readBeing Born in the Wrong Zip Code Can Shorten Your LifeResearchers report on why being born and raised in certain areas can have a dramatic impact on your life expectancy.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 23, 2018·4 min readRising Temperatures Could Increase Suicide RatesComparing historical temperature and suicide data, a new study reveals a strong link between increased temperature and suicide risk. Researchers speculate climate change could lead to an increase in suicide rates across the US and Mexico.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 30, 2018·5 min readAmazonian Psychedelic May Ease Severe DepressionAyahuasca, a psychedelic drink made from Amazonian plants, may help relieve symptoms in those with treatment resistant depression, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 22, 2018·6 min readSuicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?Researchers look at why suicide rates may be on the rise in the US, finding suicidality may be more than simply a mental health issue.Read More