Permanent and non-modifiable risk factors cannot be changed and may alert others to the heightened risk of suicide during periods of the recurrence of a mental or substance abuse disorder or following ...

Identification and early, aggressive treatment of psychiatric problems, especially depression, as well as reduction of modifiable suicide risk factors among patients with neurologic illnesses is ...

Stafford Township is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-New Jersey to present “Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention.” The session, scheduled for ...

Widespread misconceptions about home firearm safety. Many adults overestimate protection against home invasions while ...

Social determinants of health, such as incarceration status and partner violence, were strongly associated with increased suicide risk.

Sept. 8-15, 2019 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Each year, 47,000 Americans die by suicide. For every person who dies by suicide, 25 people attempt suicide. That’s 1,175,000 people who ...

Suicide remains a leading cause of ... s spiritual or religious background can reveal protective resources and potential risk factors. Dr. van den Brink and his colleagues stress the need for ...

The suicide rate in the United States remained at about historic highs in 2023, according to preliminary data from the ...