One in four older transgender adults contemplated suicide in last year
Nov 21, 2023
Facing more adverse conditions has an additive effect on the risk for contemplating suicide.
CDC: Rates of suicide vary by age, sex, mechanism in over 55s
Nov 15, 2023
Among adults aged 55 years or more years, the highest rates of suicide in 2021 were among those age 85 years and older for men and 55 to 64 years for women.
Tragedy prompts senior living company to develop mental health awareness in staff
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2023
Shortly after acquiring a Florida senior living campus, LifeStar Living was faced with the death of a resident by suicide. Looking back, a company executive said, the tragedy was a catalyst for the firm...
Gender life expectancy gap increased from 2010 to 2021
Nov 13, 2023
The leading contributors to the widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19 and unintentional injuries.
Suicide risk increased for some U.S. health care workers
Sep 26, 2023
An increased risk for suicide was seen among registered nurses, health technicians and healthcare support workers versus non-healthcare workers.
Lessons from the pandemic can help ensure caregivers’ mental health and well-being
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 27, 2023
Healthcare organizations’ disaster preparedness plans must include “explicit plans for supporting mental health,” say the authors of a new piece in JAMA Psychiatry.
Suicidal thoughts, attempts common among patients starting buprenorphine
Jul 18, 2023
Integrated behavioral health services may help address patient needs with opioid use disorder, the authors say.
How much of a difference Is 988 making a year after Its launch?
Jul 17, 2023
Overall, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline operators have answered more than 2.3 million calls and almost 600,000 texts in the past year.
Most Americans do not know what 988 suicide crisis hotline is for: Poll
May 24, 2023
The 988 line began last year after it was changed from 1-800-273-TALK.
Vermont opens its assisted suicide laws to out-of-state residents
May 02, 2023
Currently, 10 US states allow medically assisted suicide. Vermont is the first to allow those with terminal illnesses from out of state to end their lives within its borders.