Two new studies found that the popular weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, does not increase the risk of depression and suicide. But while two ...

When a teenager sets a deadline to end her own life, the weight of that decision can feel absolute. Yet even in moments of ...

Research from over 50 years ago provided evidence that more than 70 percent of suicidal individuals suffer from major depression and or alcohol use disorder. Conversely, many persons who were ...

Every year roughly 12.3 million people struggle with suicidal thoughts, yet the vast majority don’t receive the life-saving intervention they desperately need. According to a recent study released by ...

A 15-year-old swallows a handful of pills on a Monday night. He is taken to the emergency room, observed, and sent home Wednesday morning with a referral list and a follow-up appointment three weeks ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The PHQ-9M for teens includes four additional questions about depression and suicidal ideation. The extra ...

Completed suicides and suicide attempts in which a person truly intends to die occur most often in persons suffering from major depression. Does stress also play a role in suicidal behaviors? That ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers analyzed 28 studies that included 505,950 individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Data showed a high ...

December 2, 2024 -- Suicide remains a leading cause of death among adolescents, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Among U.S. high school students’ ...

In adults at a high risk for suicide, using smartphones late at night was linked to an increased risk for suicidal ideation and suicide planning the next day. Active engagement via keyboard, ...

Sleep disturbance may portend suicidal behavior among preteens, according to a longitudinal cohort study. A study of more than 8,000 kids found that those who reported severe sleep disturbances at age ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...