Exploring suicide ideation in university students: sleep quality, social media, self-esteem, and barriers to seeking psychological help - Landa-Blanco M, Romero K, Caballero I, G álvez-Pineda E, Fúnes-Henríquez MJ, Romero R.
The purpose of the current study is to analyze how variations in suicidal ideation scores can relate to sleep quality, social media consumption, self-esteem, and perceived barriers to seeking psychological help in a sample of university students in Hondura... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Trying'Magic Mushroom' Drug to Ease Depression? It Has Side Effects
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Many people with tough-to-treat depression may be trying psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, as an alternative to antidepressants.Thinking that it ' s a " natural " drug, folks might assume it comes... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

FCC: Open Commission Meeting Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an open meeting on April 25, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Agenda items include a discussion of a proposed rule that would require the implementation of one or more georouting solutions for wireless calls to the 988 Suicide& Crisis Lifeline to ensure that calls are routed based on the geographic location of the origin of the call, among other things. The meeting can be viewed on theFCC website. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 24, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy
Actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc have helped the Biden administration promote its new national strategy to prevent suicide (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Revamped health schemes to focus on kids' nutrition
"The idea is to come up with a comprehensive physical and mental development programme for schoolchildren, with a focus on nutrition to minimise cases of anaemia and to strengthen their mental health to reduce increasing incidence of anxiety, depression and suicides," said a senior government official. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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