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Aug 29, 20233 min read
Sleep disturbance may predict increased risk of suicidal thoughts
Sleep disturbances predict increased risk for suicidal symptoms, study finds FROM PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH Several features of sleep...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Schizophrenia Still Linked to Early Mortality
Schizophrenia TOPLINE: Suicide is a main cause of death among people with schizophrenia, even years after diagnosis, and deaths from...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Navigating the Double-Edged Sword: Addressing Suicide Stigma and Normalization for Effective Prevent
"By developing strategies that reduce both stigma and normalization, we can create a more supportive environment for those at risk and...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 29, 20236 min read
Senior Psychiatrist Harmed by Antidepressants | An Interview With Peter Gordon
Senior Psychiatrist Harmed By Antidepressants | An Interview with Peter Gordon Dr. Peter Gordon: “Over 25 years ago, my son had just been...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 29, 20236 min read
Is Hopefulness the Key to Better Mental and Physical Health?
Hopefulness key to mental and physical health The woman arrived for her first therapy session distressed and depressed. Her husband of 20...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 28, 20234 min read
Suicide Prevention Must Expand Beyond Crisis Intervention
Interpreting the latest suicide data. KEY POINTS The number of suicides in the U.S. climbed 2.6 percent in 2022, to just under 50,000....
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 27, 20237 min read
The Whole Continuum of Behavioral Health Care: Reintroduction of the 988 Implementation Act
The 988 Implementation Act was introduced on July 25. What impact will it have on care? On July 25, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin and...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Lexapro Approved for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children
Lexapro is a SSRI approved by the FDA for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder in pediatric patients aged 7 years and older. The...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Adverse Childhood Experiences Common for Teenagers Before, During COVID-19
Those with 4 or more ACEs by the fall of 2020 had 2.71-fold increased likelihood of reporting a new ACE in spring of 2021. HealthDay News...
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Sabrina Stanley, MPH, MCHES, CPH
Aug 21, 20234 min read
Cannabis and Bipolar
Scientific America's article outlines the risks and benefits of cannabis usage for those with Bipolar conditions Many people with bipolar...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 19, 20232 min read
High Suicidality Among Children With ADHD Mediated by Family Functioning, Psychiatry Comorbidities
ADHD The risk for suicidality is high among children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may be mediated by family...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 19, 20231 min read
Seasonal Patterns Identified for Suicidality in Children, Teenagers
Peaks in suicidality were seen in April and October, and a nadir in July; seasonal patterns were disrupted coincident with school...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 16, 20232 min read
988: The 1-Year Anniversary
The CEO of the AFSP discusses the big 1-year anniversary of the 988 Sunday July 16 marks the official 1-year anniversary of the National...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 13, 20234 min read
Celebrities - Mental Health & Suicide
People imagine that the lives of celebrities is amazing with wealth, prestige, status, however many celebrities suffer from various...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 13, 20239 min read
Special Considerations in Treating Women With Schizophrenia
How does schizophrenia differ between men and women, and what does this mean for developing treatment strategies Several aspects of...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 5, 20232 min read
What is DBT and How Does Help with Depression?
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). It’s based on...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 31, 20232 min read
The Dangers of Anxiety: How It Can Lead to Suicide
Anxiety related to suicide
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Sabrina Stanley, MPH, MCHES
Jul 29, 20239 min read
What Is the 988 Lifeline? Your Guide to Mental Health Support
On July 16, 2022, the Lifeline transitioned away from the National Suicide Prevention Line reached through a 10-digit number to the...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20233 min read
What is a Gambling Disorder?
Gambling disorder involves repeated, problem gambling behavior. The behavior leads to problems for the individual, families, and...
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