Tag: suicide prevention
Trace Lithium in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Suicide and Dementia Rates Across Decades of Research
Fifty years of epidemiological evidence, spanning the United States, Japan, Europe, and Scandinavia, suggests that naturally occurring trace lithium in…
Men’s suicide rates remain stubbornly high despite mental health interventions—evidence points to targeted approaches
Despite public health efforts to address men's mental health, suicide mortality among men remains persistently high, according to an editorial…
Peer Support Group Addresses Rising Loneliness Crisis Among Young Adults Following Suicide Death
A national support group launched to combat loneliness among young adults following a suicide death, highlighting community-driven approaches to the…
Teen Drug Use and Binge Drinking Linked to Severe Mental Health Crisis
UCLA research reveals dangerous links between teen substance use and mental health crises. Study shows drug-using adolescents face significantly higher…
UK Primary Care Gets New Framework for Managing Suicidal Ideation
New BMJ clinical update provides evidence-based framework for identifying and managing suicidal ideation in UK primary care settings. The guidance…
Emergency Physician Challenges One-Size-Fits-All Suicide Prevention Approach
Emergency physician challenges traditional suicide prevention protocols, advocating for individualized approaches over standardized safety planning. Proposes one-year survival goals as…
Healthcare Workers Face Critical Shortages as Mental Health Crisis Deepens
Healthcare professionals and concerned citizens highlight critical workforce shortages, mental health service gaps, and public safety challenges in May 2026…
Paracetamol Poisoning Study Reveals High Risk of Repeated Attempts and Long-term Mortality
A 15-year Australian study of 12,047 paracetamol poisoning cases reveals that while severe liver injury is rare (4.7%), nearly a…