Menu Close

Articles on Suicide risk

Displaying 1 - 20 of 36 articles

An increased disconnect from your body can make it easier to harm yourself, whether by disordered eating or suicide. Maskot/Maskot via Getty Images

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.
The results of a new study highlight just how difficult, and potentially fatal, the pandemic has been for children and adolescents. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Suicide attempts rose among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for girls

The rate of suicide attempts in children and adolescents increased by 22 per cent during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic.
Fans celebrate at the William Hill Sports Book in Atlantic City, N.J. Lisa Lake/Getty Images for William Hill US

Data from New Jersey is a warning sign for young sports bettors

Researchers who analyzed every sports bet placed online since 2018 found that young adults are the fastest-growing group of bettors, with more than 70% of them placing in-game bets.
As Canadians weigh the pros and cons of alcohol use, they should be thinking not just about the risks to their physical health, but also to their mental health. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Drinking and suicide: How alcohol use increases risks, and what can be done about it

Public policies should be looking to increase awareness of the link between alcohol and suicide and to assess and treat problematic alcohol use as a way to prevent suicide.
People with FASD experience a range of vulnerabilities both from the impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on the brain and body, and from the adverse life experiences commonly associated with this disability. (Shutterstock)

Why suicide prevention support is crucial for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a multifaceted disorder. There are complex reasons why this population may be at higher risk for suicide, suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.

Top contributors

More