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World suicide prevention day 2024: Start the conversation

Suicide is a major public health crisis, claiming over 700,000 lives globally each year.

World suicide prevention day 2024: Start the conversation

Suicide is a major public health crisis, claiming over 700,000 lives globally each year.

US suicides reach record high in 2022

In a troubling development, the US suicides reached an unprecedented surge in last year, with approximately 49,500 individuals taking their own lives.

Impact of assisted suicide on Cancer-related deaths

A study in Cancer Medicine examines trends in self-initiated deaths among cancer patients in Switzerland over 20 years, comparing assisted suicide.

Symptoms, causes, and treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD)

Dr Lynne Green, Chief Clinical Officer at Kooth Digital Health, explores the symptoms, causes and treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD).

The Canada Mental Health Transfer: We can’t let luck decide who gets care

Margaret Eaton, National CEO, CMHA, discusses the importance of the Canada Mental Health Transfer to the provinces and territories in Budget 2023.

The impact of suicide and suicidal behavior

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, explain the impact of suicide and suicidal behavior. Suicide is preventable and no lives should be lost to it.

Research combats rise of drug overdose deaths by addressing stigma

Looking at rising cases of drug overdose deaths, researchers discuss how stigma correlates to poor health outcomes for those struggling with addiction.

How have robots increased suicide and overdose in humans?

An increase in “deaths of despair” – suicide and overdose – across the US has been linked to robot manufacturing which is gradually replacing people in their jobs.

Suicide by intentional overdose increased in some communities

A study finds that suicides by intentional drug overdose has increased among young people, elderly people, and Black women across the US.

A WHO perspective on mental health

Dr Florence Baingana, Regional Advisor, Mental Health and Substance Abuse at WHO African Region speaks about mental health and why it is so important today

£5 million funding to services preventing suicide

To help meet the increased demand from the pandemic, the government has funded £5 million to services to prevent suicide, including charities, NHS and social care staff, and high-risk groups.

The importance of addressing men’s health in 2021

Men’s health, both physical and mental is a topic that often gets brushed under the carpet. Here we explore what is being done to ensure men are receiving the healthcare they need this ‘Movember’.

Suicide prevention: How to talk to someone with suicidal thoughts

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, Philip Adkins, National IAPT Clinical Lead at Vita Health Group, looks at suicide prevention in the workplace and addresses how an employee can talk to a colleague with suicidal thoughts.

Study finds suicidal thoughts in veterans did not increase during pandemic

A study by Yale University, published in JAMA Psychiatry, says that suicidal thoughts in veterans remained stable throughout the isolation of the pandemic.

Poll finds COVID-19 anxiety is key concern for US adults

Research by the University of Phoenix found that 41% of Americans are worried about COVID-19 anxiety levels, even more than concerns about paying bills and rent.

Suicide prevention: A complex issue for the Canadian Government

In this mental health focus - we thoughtfully consider suicide prevention - a complex issue for the Canadian Government.

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