Individuals who experience suicidal thoughts can show signs of this in the language they use. We analysed more than 100 suicide notes to find these language patterns.
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Despite more spending on mental health services, suicide rates continue to climb. So in light of two major new reports released this week, we need to rethink our strategy to save lives.
Early life influences have been linked to higher risk of suicide later in life. Reducing those risks, and boosting resilience in children exposed to them, may help reduce suicide rates.
Islamophobia increased post-9/11. Twenty years later, American Muslims are still dealing with the mental health effects – and research barriers limit what is known about what puts them at risk.
Suicide prevention experts believe parents can engage in an honest and safe conversation about suicide with kids.
The rate of death by suicide is rising among veterans. The most common stressor is a serious relationship difficulty.
Rates of suicidal behaviour are higher among South African students than among the general population or students in other countries. Understanding why will help shape prevention efforts.
Expanding suicide prevention frameworks to include aged care residents, aligning nursing home life with community living, and improving residents’ access to mental heath services will be key.
As universities advocate for ‘zero suicide’ frameworks, it is important for university leaders to work at suicide awareness, prevention and response, and to reinforce a culture of compassion.
Researchers are beginning to look at the opportunities offered by social media to aid in suicide prevention.
Evidence shows that outright bans save lives.
R U OK Day is tomorrow, encouraging all of us to check in with others to see if they’re OK. But what if someone says “no”? What should you say or do? Should you tell someone else? What resources can you…
The suicides this week of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain shocked and saddened many. And the news was disturbing. Why is it so hard to know who might commit suicide?
People who attempt suicide can access medical care at their clinics but psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers are not part of the primary health care setting.
Youth suicide has reached a ten year high, but suicide and self-harm are still taboo topics in schools.
Probation staff need to gain the trust of prisoners.
In South Africa one of the biggest barriers to suicide prevention is that psychiatric and substance use services are often not integrated.
From ‘13 Reasons Why’ to real-life events, there’s been increased scrutiny on the link between bullying and suicide. However, research shows that we may not be getting the full picture.
Researchers found that suicide-related searches soared in the weeks after the show’s release. What are the broader public health implications?
Each suicide has a social, economic and cultural context. And unless these factors are considered alongside psychiatric care, steadily increasing suicide rates will not be curbed.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor in the Psychology Department, Stellenbosch University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Canada Research Chair in Youth Suicide Prevention, McGill University
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Conjoint Professor of Psychiatry, UNSW
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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Sydney
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Associate professor, Orygen, The University of Melbourne
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Principal Research Fellow, Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, National Centre of Excellence in Suicide Prevention, Griffith University
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, School of Humanities, Griffith University
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Academic Director of Clinical Psychology Training, Canterbury Christ Church University
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Researcher, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Canberra
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Lecturer in Mental Health, The Open University
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Associate Professor & Undergraduate Chair, Temple University
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Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology, Boston University
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Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, New York University Langone Medical Center
