Increased Suicide, Accidental Injury Deaths in Veterans With PTSD
Among veterans with PTSD, all-cause mortality is elevated, especially death from suicide, accidental injury, and viral hepatitis.
Suicide and Self-Harm
Suicide Rates Increase Significantly in American Adolescents and Males
The highest annual percent change in suicide rates was seen in patients between the age of 15 and 19 years and in males.
Mortality Associated With Self-Harm, Psychiatric Diseases Higher in Patients With Alopecia Areata
A number of risk factors contribute to the higher mortality rate found in patients with alopecia areata.
Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Increased Significantly Between 2000 and 2014 in England
Researchers found an increase in the prevalence of nonsuicidal self-harm in all age groups in England between 2000 and 2014, particularly in young women.
Suicide Rates Increased From 1999 to 2017
From 1999 to 2017, there was an increase in suicide rates for women and men.
Gabapentinoid Use May Result in Significant Adverse Outcomes
Gabapentinoids are associated with increased risks for adverse outcomes related to coordination disturbances, mental health, and criminality.
Frequent Nightmares Predictive of Adolescent Suicidality, Self-Injury
Associations between nightmares, suicidal thoughts, and nonsuicidal self-injury were greater in girls than in boys.
Increased Drug, Alcohol, and Suicide Deaths Among Millennials
Drug, alcohol, and suicide deaths have increased among millennials.
Parental Opioid Use May Increase Suicidality in Offspring
Children of parents with opioid use had a 2-fold increased risk for suicide attempts vs children of matched controls.
13 Reasons Why Associated With Increased Suicides Among Youths
In the first month after the release of the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why in spring 2017, there was a 15% increase in suicides in the target audience, 10- to 19-year-olds.
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