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Stress, poor pay and job insecurity are driving professional chefs away from the hospitality industry in Australia and New Zealand. Tourism is also feeling the impact of the looming skill shortage.
The study found women were at the greatest risk of suicide during the secretory and proliferative phases of their menstrual cycle.
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.
Rather than asking ‘who is at risk?’ of suicide we should also ask ‘when is a person at risk?’ Our preliminary research shows this has promise.
Our global review of research into the link between financial crises and mental health highlights three key challenges: stigma, stress and social roles
An increase in anti-Asian hate incidents during the pandemic contributed to a rise in depression among Asian and Asian American college students, a study found.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.
Carers can be left to figure it out for themselves, without support. Here’s what can help.
New research points to feelings of failure, hopelessness, loneliness and sadness as some of the potential reasons Black young people are considering or carrying out suicide at unprecedented rates.
Vivian can’t believe her luck when she inherits a clifftop house – but the house comes with unexpected responsibilities.
You can make an enormous difference by asking someone the right questions and being there for them.
The rate of suicide attempts in children and adolescents increased by 22 per cent during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic.
Sen. John Fetterman’s admission to a hospital for mental health treatment has set off an important national discussion about the need to reduce stigmas around mental illness.
The mortality rate of people with eating disorders is six times higher than the general population, and they are five times more likely to attempt suicide. However, few people seek treatment.
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.
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.
Self-blame was found to be associated with experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Imposing outright social media bans can do more harm than good.
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.
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Assistant Professor of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago
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Clinical Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
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Assistant professor of Psychology, Florida State University
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Lecturer in English and Writing, James Cook University
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Professor of Psychology, University of St. Thomas
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Professor & Research Chair in Urban Health, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University
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Associate Professor, School of Business, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, and Director, Mental Health Strategy, University of Calgary
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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), The University of Western Australia
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Assistant Professor, McGill Group for Suicide Studies, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Lancaster University
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Professor of Health Sciences and Epidemiology, Northeastern University
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Lecturer in Mental Health, Queen's University Belfast
