FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 19, 2020·5 min readNo clear evidence of increase in adolescent suicide after ’13 Reasons Why’Contrary to the initial findings, a reanalysis of data from a 2019 study found no clear relationship between a rise in teenage suicide and the Netflix show "13 Reasons Why".Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 30, 2019·5 min read“13 Reasons Why”: Increase in suicides in USA following TV seriesThe popular Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" has been linked to an increase in suicides in females between the ages of 10 and 19. Researchers said the numbers grew significantly within 3 months of the show's release.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 17, 2019·5 min readDisproportionate increase in suicide rates for females aged 10-14Study reports a disproportionate increase in suicide rates for females relative to males, especially in those aged between 10-14.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 1, 2019·4 min readSuicide attempts by self-poisoning have more than doubled in teens, young adultsThe incidence and rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning in teens and young adults have increased significantly since 2011. Girls are at higher risk of attempting suicide as a result of self-poisoning, researchers report.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
FeaturedPsychology·September 9, 2016·4 min readSocial Connectedness Can Increase Suicide RiskA new study reports a higher degree of social connectedness along with a homogeneous culture in a community can increase teen suicide risks.Read More
