Focus on Suicide
Recently published articles about Focus on Suicide
Original Research
Global Population-Based Study on the Association Between Ketamine and Esketamine with Suicidality Using WHO VigiBase
July 7, 2025
The results do not provide causal evidence of worsening suicidality in persons receiving esketamine/ketamine; mixed results of increased and decreased risk of suicidality were reported with both agents.
Original Research
Suicide and Benzodiazepine Use in Veterans With Bipolar Disorder
March 12, 2025
Among VHA patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, receipt of a benzodiazepine prescription of ≥ 30 days was associated with increased suicide risk, even after controlling for clinical and demographic...