Many who die by suicide aren’t depressed, genetic research suggests
Results challenge common beliefs about suicide risk and show that new approaches are urgently needed.
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Veteran suicide rates are declining, but remain high for those with brain injuries, research shows
U epidemiologist Mary Jo Pugh leads efforts to better understand veteran health outcomes, especially for those with TBI, and how to improve them.
Read MorePersonal connections are key to reaching Utah veterans with suicide-prevention resources
This valuable research shines a light on where focus is needed in prevention efforts. One life lost to suicide is one too many.
Read MoreHuge genetics study of suicide identifies risk factors
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New research highlights genetic links between suicide attempts and factors that influence physical and behavioral health.
Read MorePublic anti-Black violence and the mental health of Black Americans
A new study analyzes how highly publicized acts of racial violence impacts the mental health of Black Americans in the U.S.
Read MoreDiscovering the genetics of suicide risk
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Discovery could lead to better prediction of suicide risk within families.
Read MoreFour ways to be an ally for transgender members of our community
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Transgender and gender-nonconforming members of our community face homelessness, violence, incarceration and suicide at alarming rates. Learn what steps you can take to end transgender discrimination.
Read MorePatients withhold life-threatening issues from doctors
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Facing the threat of domestic violence, being a survivor of sexual assault, struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide are four topics that are difficult to broach with anyone. Including those who can help you.
Read MoreSuicide risk in autism
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Researchers conducted the first population-based study of the risk of suicide in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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New film takes on suicide from all perspectives; film screening hopes to start a bold conversation.
Read MoreINTERVENTION REDUCES SOLDIER SUICIDE
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Crisis response planning resulted in 75 percent reduction in suicide attempts during six-month follow-up period.
Read More‘THE ETHICS OF SUICIDE: HISTORICAL SOURCES’
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In a cooperative venture with the Oxford University Press, the Marriott Library will host the full digital archive of “Ethics of Suicide,” a searchable collection of historical and current writings about suicide.
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