Ketamine significantly reduces suicidal ideation in depressed patients, with rapid effects observed within the first day of treatment. Highlights: Rapid Reduction: Ketamine shows a significant reduction in suicidal ideation within the first day of treatment (RR = 10.02, 95% CI = 4.24 to 23.68). Sustained Improvement: Repeated ketamine treatments result in a greater reduction of …
A comprehensive study of nearly 5 million cancer patients over 40 years revealed fluctuating trends in cancer-related suicides in the U.S., with a recent significant decrease likely due to advancements in psychosocial care and cancer treatment. Highlights: Data: Analyzed data from 4,870,410 cancer patients in the US between 1975 and 2017. Trend: Suicide rates increased …
TLDR: Esketamine nasal spray, combined with standard antidepressant therapy, significantly improves remission rates and reduces time to remission in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and acute suicidality compared to standard care alone. Highlights: Remission Rates: Patients treated with esketamine plus standard of care had higher remission rates than those treated with placebo plus standard …
Those with personality disorders face an elevated risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and deaths. Factors like childhood trauma and substance use issues may partially explain this vulnerability. While treatments like dialectical behavior therapy show promise for prevention, more research is still needed. Key Facts: 17 of 24 studies found personality disorders tied significantly to suicidal …
Electroretinography, a non-invasive retinal scanning technique, shows some promise for detecting suicidal behaviors based on changes in retinal cell signals. However, large scale studies are needed to determine its reliability. Key Facts: Electroretinography (ERG) measures electrical signals from retinal cells in response to light flashes to assess retinal health. ERG wave changes have been linked …
New research reveals that lower intelligence and poorer emotional control in adolescence are associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors over the life course. However, while lower intelligence is linked to a consistently higher suicide risk into late middle age, the association between emotional control and suicide risk diminishes in strength over …
Suicide is a leading cause of premature death worldwide. Social isolation is increasingly recognized as a major risk factor for suicide. Thorough understanding of this relationship is crucial to guide prevention efforts and policy. Key Facts: Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide each year globally, with many more attempting suicide. Social isolation significantly increases suicide …
A new study published in BMC Psychiatry has found that short sleep duration is associated with increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior among American adolescents. Findings indicate that suicide rates have been rising across all racial groups since 2007, and short sleep (<8 hours per night) predicts higher odds of suicide attempts, plans, and …
Suicide is a leading cause of death globally, and people who use drugs are at heightened risk. Key facts: People who use opioids have 7-22 times the risk of suicide compared to the general population. Men who use drugs die by suicide more often, but women who use drugs have a higher proportional increase in …
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 …
