Taking Psilocybin for Depression? Relationship With Therapist Is Key
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Many people dogged by depression are turning to the psilocybin found in " magic mushrooms " to ease the condition, and often reporting success.Now, new research suggests much of the credit for that success lies in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Implementation of suicide prevention activities at acute care discharge: time for change? - Larkin C.
[Abstract unavailable] Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

The social determinants of suicide among female service members and veterans - Larson RM, Saxon M, Phillips MA, Broussard ML, Straus AR, Wright WA.
AIMS: Evaluate the social determinants of health (SDOH) associated with suicidality among female Service Members and Veterans (SMV) in Arizona. METHODS: Used data from a statewide Arizona Veteran Survey (n  = 1,134) to analyze SDOH associated with s... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

A new model for the prevention of suicide in bipolar disorder: every patient, every setting, every provider - Schaffer A, Malhi GS.
[Abstract unavailable] Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news

Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and First-Ever Federal Action Plan
Announces the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy) and the associated Federal Action Plan, a plan developed by 10 federal departments. The National Strategy offers recommendations for addressing needs for at-risk populations. Highlights suicide rate disparities for various race and ethnicities. Includes links to the National Strategy, the Federal Action Plan, and other resources for mental healthcare access and substance abuse services. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - April 23, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Pacific Mind Health Offers Comprehensive Depression Treatment Services in Southern California
Pacific Mind Health, a leading Southern California depression treatment center, prioritizes comprehensive mental health services for conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. With cutting-edge treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation and ketamine... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 23, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Writing Therapy Provides Solace for Advanced Cancer Patients Facing Their Fears
A clinical study focusing on writing therapy demonstrates its potential to alleviate trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness associated with cancer (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 22, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: End-of-Life - Palliative Care Source Type: news

Research in Context: Treating depression
While effective treatments for major depression are available, there is still room for improvement. This special Research in Context feature explores the development of more effective ways to treat depression, including personalized treatment approaches and both old and new drugs. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - April 22, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: news

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Reduces Suicidal Behavior in Adults With Autism
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 -- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is safe and shows short-term efficacy in reducing suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adults with suicidal behavior and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Kadyrov's diagnosis shocks relatives:'Won't be the same '
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov was diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis five years ago, and recent developments with his condition left his relatives in a "depressed state", an independent Russian investigative newspaper reported on Monday. The reports come amid swirling rumors about the health…#chechen #ramzankadyrov #russian #muslim #chechnya #latvia #novayagazeta #soviet #mikhailgorbachev #vladimirputin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doc Killed in Murder-Suicide? New Human Bird-Flu Case; Olympics' Eating Disorders
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Marsha Certain, MD, an interventional cardiologist from Georgia, was killed late last week, at age 69, in an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities. ... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 22, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Safety plan use and suicide-related coping in a sample of Australian online help-seekers - Rainbow C, Tatnell R, Blashki G, Melvin GA.
BACKGROUND: Suicide safety plans can improve suicide-related coping skills and reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours (STBs). However, little is known about their use and impact outside of treatment settings, where most suicidal crises will occur. The cur... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Media, Marketing, and Internet Issues Source Type: news

The effect of an educational intervention on nurses' knowledge, beliefs, and actions to be taken, regarding suicide - Kramer M, Miniard S, Hayden M, Hovermale R, Jones A, Davies CC, Monroe M, Ponder J, Miller B.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of an educational intervention on nurses' knowledge defined as understanding, beliefs, and actions to be taken, regarding nurse suicide. BACKGROUND: Between 2007 and 2018, nurses were 18% m... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studies Source Type: news

A step forward in conceptualizing psychological closeness/distance to suicide methods: a qualitative approach - Clary KL, Murley WD, Ortiz RS, Rogers ML.
INTRODUCTION: Suicide is a leading cause of death, making suicide prevention a major public health priority. Increasing understanding of factors influencing suicidal behavior is paramount. Previous research has implicated psychological closeness, character... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news

Assessing past suicidal behaviour in schizophrenia spectrum disorders using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale and the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation: Analysis across the life-span - Al-Chalabi N, Nader G, Gerretsen P, Fischer C, Graff A, Borlido C, Remington G, De Luca V.
This study sought to compare the accuracy of the C-SSRS and the BSS in reporting past suicide attempts in s... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news