Suicide

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Shorter- and Longer-Term Risk for Suicide Among Male US Military Veterans in the Year After Discharge From Psychiatric Hospitalization

Does suicide risk shortly after discharge from psychiatric hospitalization differ from risk thereafter? This study compared risk factors for suicide in US veterans in the first 90 days after discharge to those during the remainder of the year.

Peter C. Britton & more

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

If Suicide Were COVID-19: A Neglected Cause of Premature Death

This letter points to the disparity in resources devoted to combating COVID-19 versus another preventable epidemic: suicide.

Alejandro Porras-Segovia & more

JCP JOURNAL-BASED CME

Risk Factors for Reattempt and Suicide Within 6 Months After an Attempt in the French ALGOS Cohort: A Survival Tree Analysis

Understanding risk factors for suicidal behavior is crucial for the development of effective prevention plans. Do anxiety disorders or alcohol use disorder play a role? Learn more in this CME activity.

Alice Demesmaeker & more

COVID-19 COMMENTARY

Suicide of Doctors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this commentary, the author describes factors associated with suicide among doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides possible interventions.

N. A. Uvais

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Sociodemographic Factors, Health Behaviors, and Biological Indicators Associated With Suicide Mortality Among Young Adults in South Korea: A Nationwide Cohort Study Among 15 Million Men and Women

Sociodemographic factors, health behaviors, and biological indicators as risks for suicide are relatively understudied among young adults. This study sought to determine which nonpsychiatric factors might be associated with suicide among young people.

Yoosun Cho & more

BRIEF REPORT

Lithium Antisuicidality: Is It All About Thymoleptic Actions?

In this brief report, Dr Naguy discusses lithium's antisuicidal effects in patients with bipolar mood disorder.

Ahmed Naguy

REVIEW ARTICLE

Suicide and the Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Overview of Different Suicide Theories

The COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges with regard to suicide prevention in the elderly. The authors of this article provide recommendations for interview strategies in this population using 3 sucide theories.

Hsueh-Cho Chou & more

BRIEF REPORT

Encouraging a Nuanced Understanding of the Hopelessness-Suicidality Link

Is hopelessness a critical risk factor for suicidal intent, especially for depressed individuals? The authors of this brief report explore the link between hopelessness and suicidal intent and offer suggestions for future research.

Mercedes J. Szpunar & more

BRIEF REPORT

Impact of Pandemic on Suicide: Excess Suicides in Taiwan During the 1918-1920 Influenza Pandemic

Read a report on how the 1918-920 influenza pandemic in Taiwan impacted rates of suicide.

Yi-Han Chang & more

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Depression and Suicidal Behavior in Young Adult Men and Women With ADHD: Evidence From Claims Data

This study compared the prevalence of depression and suicidal behavior along with the use and cost of related treatment in young adults with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using commercial claims data.

Dara E. Babinski & more

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The Antisuicidal Effect of Esketamine Should Be Further Investigated

In this letter to the editor, Olié and colleagues comment on a recent JCP article by Fu et al.

Emilie Olié & more

BRIEF REPORT

Suicide and Happiness: The Association Between Two Potential Sustainable Development Goal Indicators for Mental Health

Suicide rates are an indicator used to monitor mental health in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. This study analyzed WHO and UN data from 62 countries to see if suicide rates and happiness are correlated. Read it to see the surprising results.

Chia-Yueh Hsu & more

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Informing Our Response to 3 Pandemics

In this editorial, Larry Culpepper, MD, PCC Editor in Chief, discusses the 3 pandemics cur...

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Shorter- and Longer-Term Risk for Suicide Among Male US Military Veterans in the Year After Discharge From Psychiatric Hospitalization

Does suicide risk shortly after discharge from psychiatric hospitalization differ from ris...

Peter C. Britton & more

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Changes in Diagnostic and Demographic Characteristics of Patients Seeking Mental Health Care During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic in a Large, Community-Based Health Care System

This study sought to identify patients vulnerable to worsening mental health during the ea...

Kathryn K. Ridout & more

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