Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Leah M. Quinlivan, Louise Gorman, Donna L. Littlewood, Elizabeth Monaghan, Steven J. Barlow, Stephen M. Campbell, Roger T. Webb, Navneet Kapur
Summary: Psychosocial assessments following hospital presentations for self-harm were found to be beneficial in some cases but harmful in others. Compassionate and supportive assessments were associated with better outcomes, while negative experiences during assessments could lead to greater distress, less engagement, and further self-harm. Involving patients/carers throughout the research process is crucial for informing service provision.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bruno Stricker, Kiki Cheung, Katia Verhamme
Summary: The use of methylphenidate in adults is associated with an increased risk of depression and suicide attempts, especially in individuals with a history of alcohol and substance abuse and psychiatric diseases. The overall mortality risk is also increased in users of methylphenidate.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xue-Yan Zheng, Si-Li Tang, Shu-Li Ma, Wei-Jie Guan, Xiaojun Xu, Haofeng Xu, Ying-Shan Xu, Yan-Jun Xu, Li-Feng Lin
Summary: The mortality rate of all-cause injury, transport injury, and drowning decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic in Guangdong province. However, there were noticeable increases in mortality rates associated with falls, fire/heat/hot substance injuries, and self-harm, particularly in specific age groups, indicating the need for targeted control and prevention measures for at-risk populations.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Magnus Helgesson, Emma Bjorkenstam, Svetlana Filatova, Syed Ghulam Rahman, Alexis Cullen, Thomas Dorner, Katalin Gemes, Ridwanul Amin, Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz
Summary: This study investigated the associations between specific mental and somatic disorders and subsequent mortality (suicide, external and other causes) in young refugees, non-refugee migrants, and Swedish-born individuals. The results showed that refugees and non-refugee migrants had a lower risk of all-cause and specific cause mortality compared to Swedish-born individuals. The reduction in suicide risk was even greater for refugees and non-refugee migrants. The study suggested the need for further research on protective factors.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eiji Yoshioka, Sharon Hanley, Yukihiro Sato, Yasuaki Saijo
Summary: This study investigates the associations between socioeconomic characteristics and suicide mortality rates in 1887 municipalities in Japan from 2009 to 2017. The findings suggest that higher levels of socioeconomic deprivation and lower levels of urbanicity are associated with higher suicide rates. The associations vary by gender and age, with young Japanese people in the most fragmented municipalities being at particularly high risk of suicide.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sarah Fortune, Sarah Hetrick, Vartika Sharma, Gabrielle McDonald, Kate M. Scott, Roger T. Mulder, Linda Hobbs
Summary: This study aims to establish a surveillance system for self-harm (SH) in New Zealand, investigating the epidemiology of SH, factors associated with it, and the interventions needed for those seeking medical help for self-harm. The study will be conducted in emergency departments of three major hospitals and will also gather data on pediatric self-harm cases through collaboration with international partners. The findings of this research will be shared with relevant stakeholders in New Zealand and internationally through scientific publications and conference presentations.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Massimiliano Orri, Anthony J. Gifuni, Dennis Ougrin, Jill Boruff, Andrea Cipriani, Toshiaki A. Furukawa, Dalia Schaffer, Cinzia Del Giovane, Ayla Inja, Gustavo Turecki, Marie-Claude Geoffroy, Samuele Cortese
Summary: This article highlights suicide as an important public health problem and emphasizes the importance of providing evidence-based psychosocial interventions for individuals presenting with self-harm. The article proposes a systematic review and network meta-analysis to evaluate the comparative efficacy of psychosocial interventions for the prevention of self-harm repetition.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Ben Khelil, A. Zgarni, M. Belghith, H. Harzallah, M. Zhioua, M. Hamdoun
Summary: The study analyzed the epidemiological characteristics of child suicides in Northern Tunisia over a 12-year period, comparing juvenile and adolescent suicides. The results showed an equal number of male and female casualties, with a majority of adolescents and hanging being the most common method of suicide.
Article
Psychiatry
Praveetha Patalay, Emla Fitzsimons
Summary: The study found that females, White adolescents, sexual minorities, and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged families had worse mental health outcomes. There was a narrower gender gap in self-harm at age 17 compared to age 14, and sexual minority adolescents had 2-4 times higher prevalence in self-harm, high distress, and suicide attempts compared to heterosexual adolescents.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Diego De Leo, Benjamin Goodfellow, Morton Silverman, Alan Berman, John Mann, Ella Arensman, Keith Hawton, M. R. Phillips, Lakshmi Vijayakumar, Karl Andriessen, Ana-Maria Chavez-Hernandez, Marnin Heisel, Kairi Kolves
Summary: The study explored international consensus on the nomenclature of suicidal behaviors and analyzed differences in terminology between high-income countries and low/middle-income countries. Results showed that almost all respondents agreed on the definitions of "suicidal ideation," "death wishes," and "suicide plan."
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Emma Ross, Dermot O'Reilly, Denise O'Hagan, Aideen Maguire
Summary: This study aimed to describe the characteristics of young people who self-harm, quantify the risk of suicide and other causes of death during follow-up, and identify factors associated with mortality risk. The findings showed that young people who self-harm are at significantly greater risk of suicide, and the emergency department may be a crucial point of intervention for this typically hard to identify and reach population.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Angharad N. de Cates, Gennaro Catone, Steven Marwaha, Paul Bebbington, Clara S. Humpston, Matthew R. Broome
Summary: The study revealed that persecutory ideas, auditory hallucinations, and psychotic symptoms are associated with suicidal behavior, particularly in patients with schizophrenia. Mood instability and depression may play a mediating role in the impact of psychotic phenomena on suicide behavior.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Clara Bergen, Rose McCabe
Summary: By asking about the patient's experience/understanding, accepting or validating the reasons for their negative stance, and showing how their reasons are incorporated in the recommendation, practitioners are able to shift the patient from a negative stance to acceptance. In this process, acceptance and validation play an indispensable role in addressing the patient's concerns about treatment.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Holly Hope, Matthias Pierce, Cemre Su Osam, Catharine Morgan, Ann John, Kathryn M. Abel
Summary: This study found that the risk of self-harm decreases during pregnancy and increases at 6-12 months postpartum. Young women and those who had a pregnancy loss or termination were at higher risk of self-harm.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Sarah Steeg, Ann John, David J. Gunnell, Nav Kapur, Dana Dekel, Lena Schmidt, Duleeka Knipe, Ella Arensman, Keith Hawton, Julian P. T. Higgins, Emily Eyles, Catherine Macleod-Hall, Luke A. McGuiness, Roger T. Webb
Summary: Evidence suggests sustained reductions in self-harm presentations during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the first half of 2021. However, there is a lack of evidence from low- and middle-income countries. It is concerning that there has been an increase in self-harm presentations among adolescents, particularly girls, in 2021. Findings may reflect changes in help-seeking behaviors, utilization of alternative sources of support, and varying effects of the pandemic across different groups.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Galit Geulayov, Deborah Casey, Elizabeth Bale, Fiona Brand, Caroline Clements, Bushra Farooq, Nav Kapur, Jennifer Ness, Keith Waters, Anita Patel, Keith Hawton
Summary: The risk of suicide following hospital presentation for self-harm varies depending on the site of self-cut/stab, with a greater risk associated with cutting/stabbing parts of the body other than the wrist or arm, especially the neck.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
C. Jewell, A. Wittkowski, S. Collinge, Daniel Pratt
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility and acceptability of a parent-only intervention for child anxiety and reported preliminary clinical outcomes. The results showed high satisfaction with the intervention, with moderate to large effects on parent-rated outcomes, small effects on child self-reported anxiety, and small to moderate effects on parent confidence/efficacy. Participants found the intervention to be acceptable and useful.
CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Hannah Gosling, Daniel Pratt, James Lea
Summary: This study aimed to explore the causes and management strategies of self-harm among non-binary young adults. The findings revealed that family discord, the impact of growing up outside of the binary norms, and living in a cisnormative society were all associated with self-harm. The study also highlighted effective management strategies and the influence of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
P. L. H. Mok, F. Walter, M. J. Carr, S. Antonsen, N. Kapur, S. Steeg, J. Shaw, C. B. Pedersen, R. T. Webb
Summary: Discharged psychiatric patients, especially those with substance misuse disorders, personality disorders, and early onset behavioral and emotional disorders, face a significantly increased risk of self-harm and interpersonal violence. Enhanced care and support during the transition back to community life are crucial.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Anita Patel, Jennifer Ness, Samantha Kelly, Keith Waters, Ellen Townsend, Navneet Kapur, Caroline Clements, Bushra Farooq, Galit Geulayov, Deborah Casey, Keith Hawton
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the incidence of self-harm, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, preceding life problems, and outcomes in individuals aged 60 years and over. The study found that self-harm rates have increased over time for men aged 60-74 years. The most common problems preceding self-harm were mental health and physical health concerns. Additionally, 10.8% of self-harmers presented to the hospital again within 12 months. Therefore, prevention and clinical management should involve a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to address common precipitants and may include support for physical and mental well-being and advice on safer alcohol use.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
X. Liu, Y. Long, C. Greenhalgh, S. Steeg, J. Wilkinson, H. Li, A. Verma, A. Spencer
Summary: This review assessed the risk factors associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in Chinese general hospitals. The results showed that HAIs were significantly associated with male sex, age over 60, invasive procedures, chronic diseases, long-term bed, chemotherapy, haemodialysis, hormone therapy, immunosuppression, and use of antibiotics. These findings provide important evidence for the development of cost-effective prevention and control strategies.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sarah Steeg, Bushra Farooq, Peter Taylor, Matina Shafti, Becky Mars, Nav Kapur, Roger T. Webb
Summary: This study aimed to investigate childhood risk factors for self-harm, violence, and dual harm (co-occurring self-harm and violence towards others). The results showed that the prevalence of dual harm doubled from age 16 to 22, highlighting the importance of early identification and intervention during this high-risk period.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Natasha Tyler, Ioannis Angelakis, Richard Neil Keers, Claire Planner, Alexander Hodkinson, Sally J. Giles, Andrew Grundy, Navneet Kapur, Chris Armitage, Tom Blakeman, Stephen M. Campbell, Catherine Robinson, Jessica Leather, Maria Panagioti
Summary: Through stakeholder engagement, we co-designed, developed and adapted two versions of a care bundle intervention, the SAFER Mental Health care bundle for adult and youth inpatient mental health settings (SAFER-MH and SAFER-YMH, respectively), that look to address safety risks and inadequate information sharing concerns in discharged patients.
Article
Psychiatry
Leah Quinlivan, Louise Gorman, Stephen Marks, Elizabeth Monaghan, Sadika Asmal, Roger T. Webb, Nav Kapur
Summary: This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators to accessing aftercare and psychological therapies for patients presenting to hospital following self-harm, from the perspective of liaison psychiatry practitioners. The results showed that barriers to accessing services may increase the risk of further self-harm for patients and burnout for staff. Strategies to increase access to aftercare included improving assessments and care plans, supporting staff to focus on assessments as therapeutic intervention, probing boundaries and involving senior staff, and building relationships and integration across services. These findings are essential for optimizing patient safety and experience and staff well-being.
Article
Psychiatry
Leah Quinlivan, Louise Gorman, Elizabeth Monaghan, Sadika Asmal, Roger T. Webb, Nav Kapur
Summary: This study explores patients' experience of accessing psychological therapies after self-harm and their recommendations for improvement. The findings highlight long waiting times, inadequate service provision, poor communication, and lack of tailored interventions as barriers to effective aftercare. Recommendations for improvement include compassionate and informed staff, timely access to aftercare, improved communication and support during waiting times, and greater information and choice of psychological interventions.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Laura Hemming, Peer Bhatti, Gillian Haddock, Jennifer Shaw, Daniel Pratt
Summary: Rates of suicide and violence are higher amongst male prisoners than the general population. This study used a creative methodology of drawings to explore the emotional experiences of male prisoners in the lead-up to acts of suicide and violence. The findings revealed three themes, including the external and internal emotions exhibited by male prisoners, as well as the complexity of the relationship between emotions and suicide/violence. This study has highlighted the potential benefits of adopting a participatory visual methodology in future research with male prisoners.
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Su-Gwan Tham, Isabelle M. Hunt, Pauline Turnbull, Louis Appleby, Nav Kapur, Duleeka Knipe
Summary: This study examines the relationship between migration and suicide risk in the UK, finding that identifying the clinical profile and antecedents to suicide is crucial for tailoring mental health care to different migrant groups.
Editorial Material
Criminology & Penology
Daniel Pratt, Rebecca Crook
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Esmira Ropaj, Gillian Haddock, Daniel Pratt
Summary: Recovery in mental health has gained significant attention, but the concept of recovery from suicidal thoughts and behaviors has been largely overlooked. This study aimed to establish a consensus on how recovery is defined by individuals with lived experience of suicidal thoughts and behaviors using the Delphi method. The findings suggest that recovery is a diverse and individual process, yet there are also common features. A comprehensive definition of recovery should include factors that hinder the recovery process.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jai Carmichael, Jennie Ponsford, Kate Rachel Gould, Gershon Spitz
Summary: The traditional approaches to measuring depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have limitations. This study adopted a symptom-oriented approach and found that post-TBI depression is highly heterogeneous. Different depressive symptoms have distinct associations with personal, injury-related, treatment, and outcome factors.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Xiaoning Sun, Min Chen, Guanghai Wang, Fan Jiang
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Aleksander Kwas
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Josine E. Verhoeven, Laura K. M. Han, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Erin Crowe, Petra K. Staiger, Steven J. Bowe, Imogen Rehm, Richard Moulding, Caitlyn Herrick, David J. Hallford
Summary: This study aimed to integrate the evidence regarding the relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and TTM symptoms, and found that individuals with higher levels of TTM severity appear to exhibit decreased overall emotion regulation abilities and strategies.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Fjolla Berisha, Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard, Jai Shah, Michelle Lonergan, Alain Brunet
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yi-Tseng Tsai, Tzu-Jung Chuang, Sriyani Padmalatha Konara Mudiyanselage, Han-Chang Ku, Yi-Lin Wu, Chung-Yi Li, Nai-Ying Ko
Summary: Sleep disturbances are associated with higher suicide rates, and this association is independent of depression. Paying attention to sleep disturbances among PLHIV is crucial when monitoring suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junyou Chen, Ingrid D. Lui, Yu Cheng Hsu, Paul S. F. Yip
Summary: Despite rapid social changes in Hong Kong, marriage remains a strong protective factor against suicide for both men and women, particularly among younger individuals. Increasing suicide rates among divorced/separated, never-married, or widowed individuals suggest a need for more psychosocial support.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
A. Perry, K. Gordon-Smith, K. J. S. Lewis, A. Di Florio, N. Craddock, L. Jones, I. Jones
Summary: This study found that the experience of losing at least one night of sleep was associated with an increased risk of postpartum psychosis in women with bipolar disorder. Sleep quality in late pregnancy was not associated with postpartum psychosis, and perinatal sleep disruption was not associated with postpartum depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Dear J. Affect Disord, Mark J. Niciu, Robert C. Meisner, Brent R. Carr, Ali A. Farooqui, David Feifel, Adam Kaplin, Paul M. Kim, Christopher D. Schneck, Jennifer L. Vande Voort, Sagar Parikh, E. Jeremy Kendrick
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tao Wang, Li Yang, Lan Yang, Bao-Peng Liu, Cun-Xian Jia
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between psychological pain and suicidality in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The results showed that psychological pain was a risk factor for suicidality in MDD patients, especially for those of advancing age. Reducing psychological pain in MDD patients is important for preventing suicidality.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Juan Carlos Hugues, Abel Nogueira-Lopeza, Maeva Flayellea, Cora von Hammersteind, Joel Billieuxa
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ogechi Cynthia Onyeka, Samuel D. Spencer, Alison Salloum, Katie Jiannetto, Eric A. Storch
Summary: This study examined the relationship among family accommodation (FA), posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and functional impairment. The results showed that FA was significantly associated with PTSS and functional impairment. Baseline FA partially mediated the relationship between baseline PTSS and functional impairment. Changes in FA from pre- to post-treatment were associated with relevant outcome variables at post-treatment and 12-month follow-up.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yumeng Shi, Chao Yu
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between the intake of active microbes in the diet and depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qiurui Nie, Yu Shen, Mengqin Luo, Zhiyong Sheng, Rui Zhou, Guangmin Li, Wei Huang, Shenjian Chen
Summary: The study assessed the sleep duration, sleep disorders, and trouble sleeping among adults in the United States from 2005 to 2018, revealing a high prevalence of abnormal sleep durations and increasing rates of sleep disorders and trouble sleeping.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)