Suicide

Exploring the complexities of assisted dying, ethical dilemmas, and the evolving role of physicians in end-of-life decisions.

The debate on physician-assisted suicide challenges medical ethics, emphasizing the role of doctors in providing care, not death, while navigating societal pressures.

A recent study reveals some alarming statistics about physician suicide. What interventions can help reduce this trend?

The Lancet Commission report on nonfatal self-harm identifies key challenges, causes, and more.

New research reveals that discontinuing long-term benzodiazepine therapy may increase risks of mortality and other adverse outcomes, challenging common assumptions.

Here are highlights from this week in Psychiatric Times, including updates on the BHV-7000 for bipolar disorder trial and a new study on physician suicide rates.

A new study found that suicidal ideation and firearm access are the strongest predictors of veteran suicide risk.

A recent study found that female physicians have a 53% higher risk of suicide compared with the female general population.

At least 300 to 400 physicians a year die by suicide in the United States. Learn more about the latest statistics.

Psychiatry may often encounter suicide and homicide, but what is its relationship with ecocide and genocide?

According to a new study, the launch of 988 did not equate to significant, equitable growth in availability of crisis services.

How can you manage health care coordination for patients who traverse various levels of care?

Extreme risk protection orders may be an effective suicide prevention tool.

Palliative psychiatry takes a dangerous turn when discussions lead to advocacy for assisted suicide policies for mental illness.

A systematic review and meta-analysis showed moderate-quality evidence supporting lithium’s ability to lower mortality rates.

Recent research has highlighted important functional aspects of vitamin D. Learn more here.

As a treatment, low-dose lithium can act like a bridge between medications and integrative approaches, supporting well-being with reduced adverse effects.

Are there parts of the movie “It Ends With Us” that could have suicide protective effects for viewers?

Reports of suicidality with GLP-1RA antiobesity medication are supported by analysis of WHO data, but no association is found in large population cohort study or analysis of clinical trials.

In this CME article, learn how best to provide end-of-life care to patients with psychiatric disorders.

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Far less attention is paid by mental health clinicians to aspects of death and dying. This Psychiatric Times Death and Dying Special Report helps fill some of that gap.

Sleep and suicide? Researchers investigated improvement in insomnia as a pathway underlying the antisuicidal properties of clozapine.

Studies report an increased risk for suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and even death by suicide following brain injury.

Here’s why the euthanasia of animals as an argument for physician-assisted suicide is invalid…

Research shows an increased risk for suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and even death by suicide following brain injury.

An expert offers a critical examination of the "slippery slope" argument.

What role does countertransference play in physician-assisted suicide? Learn more here.

Recent research found approximately 60 documented cases of suicidal ideation and 7 suicide attempts associated with semaglutide use in patients.