Presentation
Pham will present "Relative Risks of Depression and Suicidal Tendency among Victims of School- and Electronic-Bullying With Co-Risk Factors" as a platform presentation on Monday, April 27. [sciencedaily.com]
A case of Cushing disease, who presented with suicidal depression as the main complaint is reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It is scored on a 3-point Likert scale from 0 not present to 2 maximum severity of suicidal ideation. [intechopen.com]
That we can sit with and be present in that very moment. Peach nectar sweet and sticky on fingers. The purple ember in a bonfire. The nuzzle of a furry friend. The words that show acknowledgement and being heard. [everydayhealth.com]
Entire Body System
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Family History of Suicide
According to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, those with a history of depression, bipolar disorder, family history of suicide, and substance dependence are at a higher risk of attempting suicide. [onemedical.com]
A higher incidence of suicidal thoughts has been found among people with a family history of suicide. But studies haven’t yet confirmed a genetic link. Aside from genetics, life challenges can cause some people to have suicidal thoughts. [healthline.com]
A family history of suicide. Having weapons in your home. Having recently been released from a long stay in prison or jail. Hanging out with others who talk about suicide or encourage you to take your own life. Traumatic events. [familydoctor.org]
In addition to depression, other risk factors include: family history of suicide attempts exposure to violence impulsivity aggressive or disruptive behavior access to firearms bullying feelings of hopelessness or helplessness acute loss or rejection Children [aacap.org]
Individuals with suicidal thoughts tend to have a family history of suicide or suicidal thoughts. Family and friends may notice through a person’s speech or behavior that they could be at risk. [medicalnewstoday.com]
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Family History of Depression
Some of the leading factors that increase the risk of suicide among children and teens are: Family history of depression or suicide Psychological disorder, especially depression, bipolar disorder and/or alcohol and drug abuse disorder Previous suicidal [cincinnatichildrens.org]
A family history of depression increases the chances that a child will suffer the same by a factor of 11. But families (and friends) can also play a significant role in preventing suicide. Strong social support is known to lower suicide risk. [yahoo.com]
A family history of depression is common among persons with the disorder, as is a family history of suicides. [emedicine.medscape.com]
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Dentist
"Stress-Related Suicide by Dentists and Other Health Care Workers: Fact or Folklore?" Journal of the American Dental Association 132.6 (2001): 786-794. Aliferis, L. "California to permit medically assisted suicide as of June 9." [medicinenet.com]
Certain professions, such as physicians and dentists, may be more at risk for suicide. It is not clear if this is due to job stresses, knowledge of and access to lethal means, or other factors. [emedicinehealth.com]
Respiratoric
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Sighing
Signs of depression may include the following: Psychomotor retardation or agitation, such as slowed speech, sighs, and long pauses Slowed body movements, even to the extent of motionlessness or catatonia Pacing, hand wringing, and pulling on hair Appearance [emedicine.medscape.com]
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Sneezing
All you’re feeling is an incredible itch to sneeze, and you’re certain that anything short of sneezing wouldn’t relieve you of the sensation. [everydayhealth.com]
Skin
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Night Sweats
But many women suffer a number of unpleasant side effects including hot flushes, mood swings, night sweats, weight gain, decreased sex drive and depression. [dailymail.co.uk]
Psychiatrical
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Suicidal Ideation
Thorough risk assessment may reveal active suicide ideation The commonly held belief that passive suicidal ideation poses less risk for suicide than active suicidal ideation is steeped in the lore of psychiatric practice. [mdedge.com]
Suicidal ideation was also evaluated during the interviews. To confirm the diagnosis of suicidal ideation, interviewees underwent additional independent interviews that specifically focused on suicidal ideation. [bmjopen.bmj.com]
Participants were divided into 2 groups: patients without symptoms of suicidal ideation (n 691) and patients with 1 or more symptom of suicidal ideation (n 228). [psychiatryadvisor.com]
[…] facial acne (n 72; 5.6% suicidal ideation), alopecia areata (n 45; 0% suicidal ideation), atopic dermatitis (n 146; 2.1% suicidal ideation) and psoriasis (79 outpatients, 2.5% suicidal ideation and 138 inpatients, 7.2% suicidal ideation). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Psychomotor Retardation
Signs of depression may include the following: Psychomotor retardation or agitation, such as slowed speech, sighs, and long pauses Slowed body movements, even to the extent of motionlessness or catatonia Pacing, hand wringing, and pulling on hair Appearance [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
CONCLUSIONS: The results require replication but suggest a pathway by which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment may exert a stronger effect compared with norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor treatment on reduction of suicidal thoughts [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In addition, there should be studies of whether more intensive treatment involving increased pharmacological and/or psychological treatment may lead to a better response in patients who don't respond to the medicine within the first few weeks," says Ole [eurekalert.org]
“Suicidal, depressed patients need treatments that are rapidly effective in reducing suicidal thoughts when they are at highest risk. Currently, there is no such treatment for rapid relief of suicidal thoughts in depressed patients." [healio.com]
As with all CBT treatments, the final phase of treatment focuses on relapse prevention. [intechopen.com]
Prognosis
Clinical depression commonly occurs concurrently with, or can be precipitated by, injury or other medical illnesses and worsens the prognosis for these illnesses. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Combined treatment which addresses both the mental and somatic components of the illness significantly improves the overall prognosis. [mentalhealthandillness.com]
"Prognosis after suicide attempt: Standard of care and the consequences of not meeting it." Journal of Psychiatric Practice 15.2 March 2009: 141-144. Reinherz, H.Z., Tanner, J.L. and Berger, S.R. [medicinenet.com]
The goal is not just to find biological markers of risk, but to tailor care accordingly—sometimes by reaching beyond psychiatry's usual armamentarium—and improve the prognosis of Moe and others like him. [sciencemag.org]
Etiology
Etiology of Depression and Suicidality The cause of depression is multifactorial. A family history of depression is common among persons with the disorder, as is a family history of suicides. [emedicine.medscape.com]
[…] set out to determine a course of early detection for suicidal ideation in teens stating that "risks associated with suicidality require an immediate focus on diminishing self-harming cognitions so as to ensure safety before attending to the underlying etiology [en.wikipedia.org]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology of youth suicide and suicidal behavior. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2009; 21: 613-619. 17. Mendelson T, Kubzansky LD, Datta GD, Buka SL. [aaem.pl]
It has also been noted that monitoring of these patients did not increase following the warnings. [14, 15, 16, 17] Epidemiology of Depression and Suicide Occurrence in the United States An estimated 6-12% of the US population will experience depression [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology According to the CDC, general statistics on suicide include the following: Every day, approximately 105 Americans die due to suicide Over the past 10 years, suicide rates have increased 12.1 per 100,000 One person dies by suicide every 12.3 [psycom.net]
Prevention
Read this next Find help for yourself or someone you care about Sources Mental Health America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Adapted with permission from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [findyourwords.org]
Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention. Accessed October 12, 2012 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Suicide Prevention. [familydoctor.org]
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Suicide prevention telephone hotline funded by the U.S. government. Provides free, 24-hour assistance. 1-800-273-TALK (8255). [onemedical.com]
Suicide is preventable. And that starts with knowing what to look for and what to do. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). [webmd.com]