In the U. S. , mental health issues account for about 7% of emergency room visits. This is a significant number, highlighting the urgent need for effective mental health care in these settings. Telehealth, or telemedicine, is becoming more common in emergency rooms. It allows doctors to provide mental health care remotely. This is especially useful in rural areas. Th...
Native American youth in California are facing a serious issue. Suicide is the top cause of death for these teens, aged 15 to 24, and the numbers are getting worse. This is despite all the work being done to prevent it. It's a tough situation that needs a fresh look. The current methods to stop suicide aren't working as well as hoped. This has led some experts to qu...
This is a story of Jarren Duran, a baseball player, who decided to speak up about his past struggles. He shared his experience of attempting suicide during the 2022 MLB season. This was a tough time for him, filled with pressure and criticism. Duran did not plan to reveal this part of his life in a Netflix documentary. However, he saw an opportunity to raise awarenes...
A new approach to mental health care is showing promising results in the fight against suicide. This approach, known as the Zero Suicide Model, focuses on identifying and supporting individuals at risk. It started in Detroit in 2001. The model emphasizes screening patients for suicidal thoughts, creating safety plans, and providing mental health counseling. It also i...
Suicide is a major issue in the U. S. , but there's a new approach that's making a real difference. The Zero Suicide Model is a program that's been around for over two decades. It was created by a healthcare group in Detroit. Initially, the model was tested within their own system. It was so successful that it has now been adopted by other healthcare systems acro...
The Lunar New Year is a big deal in Taiwan. It's the longest and most important family holiday of the year. This makes it a unique time to look at how suicide risks change during this period. It's not just about the Lunar New Year, though. The Christmas holidays also show changes in suicide risk. This suggests that how connected people feel to their community plays a...
The popular TV series "The White Lotus" stirred up trouble with Duke University. The issue started when a main character, a wealthy businessman named Timothy Ratliff, was shown in a tough spot. Ratliff, an alumnus of Duke, was in serious financial trouble. In a dramatic moment, he held a gun to his head while wearing a Duke T-shirt. This scene didn't sit well with th...
In the quiet of October 2024, Aubrey Plaza reached out to a friend, asking for help to check on her husband, Jeff Baena. This call for assistance came amidst a storm of personal turmoil. Baena, a writer and director, was grappling with inner demons that would ultimately lead to his tragic suicide in January 2025, at the age of 47. This was not a sudden breakdown but ...
Suicide prevention is a pressing global health matter. Annually, about 800, 000 people die by suicide, with around 20 attempts for every death. Large language models (LLMs) could boost digital suicide prevention services, making them more accessible and affordable. However, this also raises important clinical and ethical questions. These AI systems can analyze texts...
Suicide rates among U. S. veterans are high, but Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) veterans face an even bigger challenge. Experts say that culturally sensitive strategies work best, but there's a lack of knowledge among clinicians on how to help. To fill this gap, we talked to experts about their views on preventing suicide among AAPI veterans. AAPI vetera...