A new study of intentional drug overdose deaths, or suicides by an overdose of a medication or drug, found an overall decline in recent years in the United States, but an increase in young people aged 15-24, older people aged 75-84, and non-Hispanic Black women, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study… Continue reading Drug-Overdose Suicides Increasing Among Older People
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Five Things You Should Know about Stress
Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but what is stress? How does it affect your overall health? And what can you do to manage your stress? Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Any type of challenge—such as performance at work or school, a significant life change, or a traumatic… Continue reading Five Things You Should Know about Stress
Troubled Teens: 5 Ways Adults Can Connect and Empower Them
The statistics suggest that a disturbing percentage of America’s teenagers are in crisis. In a given 24 hours in the U.S.,1,439 teens will attempt suicide, 2,795 teenage girls will become pregnant, 15,006 teens will use drugs for the first time, and 3,506 teens will run away, according to a report by Verywellmind.com. Health and education… Continue reading Troubled Teens: 5 Ways Adults Can Connect and Empower Them
In-Person Contact May Protect Vets Against PTSD and Depression
Having regular in-person contact appears to protect against depression and PTSD in veterans, but Facebook contact might not be beneficial. The results of the study, by Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health and Science University researchers, will appear in the Jan. 15, 2019 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders. “When we… Continue reading In-Person Contact May Protect Vets Against PTSD and Depression
The Simple Words that Can Save Suicidal People
Most of us are likely to know or love somebody who has been affected by suicide. Statistics from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show how common this disturbing phenomenon is. Nearly 45,000 lives were lost to suicide in 2016. Suicide rates have gone up more than 30 percent in half of the… Continue reading The Simple Words that Can Save Suicidal People
Lack of Sleep Leads to Risky Behavior in Teens
High school students who don’t get enough sleep are likelier to engage in risky activities ranging from carrying a weapon to attempting suicide, according to research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.. Previous studies have demonstrated that insufficient sleep among youth can result in learning difficulties, impaired judgment and risk of adverse health behaviors.… Continue reading Lack of Sleep Leads to Risky Behavior in Teens
Suicide Prevention: How to Help Others in Need
Many Americans have experienced the devastating effects of suicide firsthand. Some have had a family member or friend take their own life. Others may have experienced suicidal thoughts or actions themselves. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), suicide is the second leading cause of death among 18- to 24-year-olds and claims the… Continue reading Suicide Prevention: How to Help Others in Need
A Frightening Epidemic among Middle-Class Americans
There’s a new epidemic among white, middle-aged Americans, according to a recent study from Princeton University. The number of deaths from drugs and alcohol; suicide; chronic liver disease; and cirrhosis have increased to the point where the number of deaths are comparable to the number of Americans who have died of AIDS, according to the… Continue reading A Frightening Epidemic among Middle-Class Americans
Myths and Facts About Mental Illness
Although most of us are perfectly fine with discussing physical health, mental health is another matter. The truth about mental health is often lost in a fog of fear, anger and ignorance. Here, the experts at www.mentalhealth.gov , a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, separate mental-health facts from myths: Myth:… Continue reading Myths and Facts About Mental Illness
Depression: Supporting a Family Member or Friend
Helping someone with depression can be a challenge. If someone in your life has depression, you may feel helpless and wonder what to do. Learn how to offer support and understanding and how to help your loved one get the resources to cope with depression. Here’s what you can do. Learn The Signs and Symptoms… Continue reading Depression: Supporting a Family Member or Friend
Raising Awareness About Suicide Is Key to Prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As it comes to a close in 2014, Mark Kaplan of the University of California, Los Angeles Luskin School of Public Affairs reflects on his two decades of studying suicide. Kaplan collaborated with a colleague at the University of Illinois on a study in the mid-1980s that was the… Continue reading Raising Awareness About Suicide Is Key to Prevention