Suicide Rates by Industry & Occupation (2000-2017)

A new report from the CDC provides insight into suicide rates among different industries and occupations in the United States. The key takeaways: Suicide rates have increased 40% from 2000 to 2017 among working-age adults (ages 16-64). Men who work in the mining, construction, and other manual labor jobs have the highest suicide rates. Women …

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Study Finds Antidepressants Reduce Empathy, Depression Doesn’t

A study finds that antidepressant treatment reduces empathy – but depression itself doesn’t impact empathy. Key Facts: People with untreated depression showed normal empathy and brain responses. After 3 months of antidepressant treatment, they showed reduced empathy and brain responses. The more their depressive symptoms improved, the more their empathy decreased. Antidepressants specifically reduced emotional …

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