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Here's something we can do physically to prevent suicide.

Here are some updates from the world of psychiatry throughout the month of December.

Did you miss the 2023 Annual Psychiatric Times World CME Conference? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

These important findings on esketamine nasal spray as a treatment for young individuals with suicidal ideation were presented at the ACNP 2023 Annual Meeting. We interviewed the vice president and head of neuropsychiatry clinical development at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine to learn more.

Suicidal individuals with depression likely have diminished capacity to provide informed consent for treatment as well as low perceived need for help.

What does it mean to receive crisis care in the typical emergency department? Psychiatrists have a powerful role in reducing boarding.

Michael F. Myers, MD provided tips and advice to clinicians who might be dealing with a patient contemplating suicide.

What is new in research on schizophrenia?

Does anorexia nervosa constitute an illness worthy of physician-assisted suicide? These authors think not.

New data from the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans at Ohio State University indicates the most effective interventions to prevent suicide risk among veterans.

From new research on treatment-resistant major depression to strategies for supporting trauma-affected refugee youth, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

The investigators also concluded that depression screening alone may not be sufficient to effectively identify suicide risk.

Safety planning by peers is feasible and acceptable to patients, might result in decreased ED visits, and may represent a way of implementing safety plans in rural EDs.

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Have you ever had a patient die by suicide?

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Take a look at our latest content on suicide.

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week next week, let’s talk about suicide.

The senior vice president of research at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers thoughts on suicide and students.

"By developing strategies that reduce both stigma and normalization, we can create a more supportive environment for those at risk and improve suicide prevention efforts."

The 988 Implementation Act was introduced on July 25. What impact will it have on care?

From TMS as a treatment for long COVID to an update on 988 and crisis care, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

According to recent research, sleep problems were a common symptom in a large study of patients with first-episode psychosis.

Learn more about a comprehensive system of care for those who are in crisis and need immediate access to care, aided by the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Emergency department records reveal that youth experiencing disrupted sleep are at greater risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Did you miss our APA Annual Meeting coverage?

What is it like to be a 988 counselor?

A year ago, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline switched to its new 3-digit number, 988. What's happened since then?

From obesity and metabolism in first-episode MDD to psychiatrist liability and suicide, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.