Tag: Suicide
Red Flag Laws Prevent Suicides
One life saved for every 17 extreme risk protection orders to remove guns from people at risk for harming themselves or others
Female Physicians Have Significantly Increased Suicide Rates
In recent study, suicide rate ratio was also significantly elevated for male physicians versus other professionals
Semaglutide-Linked Suicidal Ideation ID’d in Disproportionality Analysis
Significant disproportionality detected for semaglutide-associated suicidal ideation as adverse drug reaction
Suicide Attempt, Death Up for Spouses of Patients With Cancer
Increased risks for suicide attempts and suicide deaths higher during the first year after cancer diagnosis
Poor Psychological Outcomes Seen for Patients With Rare Cancers
Suicide incidence and PTSD prevalence significantly higher in patients with rare cancers versus common cancer types
Suicide Rates on the Rise for Asian American and Pacific Islander Youths
Increases in recent years were preceded by declining trends for both male and female youths
2001-2007 to 2008-2022 Saw Increase in Preteen Suicides
Significant increases seen in all subgroups, with greatest increases for girls, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian or Pacific Islander preteens
Risk for Psychiatric Disorder, Suicide Attempt Increased After CVD Hospitalization
Risk for any psychiatric disorders and suicide attempt increased among CVD patients, especially within one year after CVD
Only ~40 Percent of Youth Suicide Decedents Have Mental Health Diagnosis
Odds of having mental health diagnosis lower for racial, ethnic minorities, those aged 10 to 14 versus 20 to 24 years
