Suicide

Lithium: what’s its history and where do we still need more information?

Sleep and suicide: researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of objective sleep markers of suicidal behaviors in patients with psychiatric disorders.

However we may define autonomy, it is but one factor in judging the ethics of assisted suicide.

How do we define autonomy?

One doctor’s experience with patient suicide.

A patient loss does not undo or discard the multitude of meaningful life changing and life preserving work done.

The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law hosted its first in-person meeting in October 2022. Check out these highlights.

“The mere legalization of MAID creates a serious and discriminatory danger…”

Screening for the symptom of worthlessness could save your adolescent patient’s life…

An argument against “slippery slope” for medical aid in dying.

An argument against medical aid in dying.

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the October 2022 issue of Psychiatric Times.

"Despite this new study and the need for further research, the best recommendation at this time regarding lithium in patients with bipolar disorder who are suicidal would be to consider it a worthwhile option."

A new poll sought to understand the public’s beliefs about mental health and suicide prevention. Here are the results.

What is a safety plan, and how can clinicians use it to help patients with suicidal behavior?

Reading 1 story a day might help those living with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

From ketamine response to differences between mTBI and concussion, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

How can we help others in September, National Suicide Prevention Month?

As Suicide Prevention Month continues, we take a look at the mental health of a group constantly caring for others: first responders.

September 4 to 10 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

Suicide Prevention Week is September 4-10. Are you ready?

What does the Psychiatric Times Editor in Chief think about 988?

The new suicide hotline is launching July 16. Are we ready for it?