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Recent findings suggest a potential association between the school calendar and suicidality rates among children and adolescents, especially in light of disruptions observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This review sheds light on the complex role of daridorexant in treating insomnia, examining its potential suicidal risk and the need for more comprehensive data to completely understand its impact on mental health.

Innovative predictive models leveraging unstructured electronic health record data could significantly improve suicide risk prediction. Explore how this approach can offer a new way forward in risk management.

Disheartening statistics reveal that suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, with nurses appearing to be at a higher risk than the general population, particularly following the relentless strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that our profession can struggle with addressing institutional problems such as inadequate personal protective equipment and enforced overtime, these stressors can intensify the psychological toll. Despite several studies investigating the stress experienced by nurses, we’re often encouraged to endure these pressures stoically, even amidst a pandemic. The stigma surrounding mental health and suicide within our ranks is not addressed as it should be, which is detrimental to our wellbeing as individuals and professionals. In comparison, physician suicide does not pose a higher risk than that of nurses or the general public. However, a turning point came with the tragic suicide of Dr. Lorna Breen, an Emergency Department physician, leading to the enactment of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act in 2022. This legislation established a national program designed to prevent suicide, reduce mental health stigma, and enhance resilience among health care professionals. The Act emphasizes the importance of seeking mental health support and demystifying the stigma associated with […]

With suicide being the fourth-highest cause of death among young people globally, and the third-highest cause in the US, improved identification, prevention, and treatment strategies are critically needed. This review focuses on the epidemiology and prevention of suicide among young people, focusing on strategies for clinical settings and schools.

In comparing PTSD to PTSD plus sexual abuse, minors with PTSD following sexual abuse are more likely to suffer MDD, substance use disorder, and suicidal behavior.