Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maurand Robinson, Ryan Holliday, Lindsey L. Monteith, John R. Blosnich, Eric B. Elbogen, Lillian Gelberg, Dina Hooshyar, Shawn Liu, D. Keith McInnes, Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Jack Tsai, Riley Grassmeyer, Lisa A. Brenner
Summary: Suicide among Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness remains a significant public health concern. A meeting was convened by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify research priorities at the intersection of suicide prevention and homelessness. Through a Delphi process, consensus was reached on the importance of understanding barriers and facilitators to suicide risk assessment and emergency intervention for Veterans experiencing homelessness, as well as elucidating complex relationships between risk periods, subgroups, suicide means, and drivers of suicide.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Craig S. Ross, Jaimie L. Gradus, Michael B. Siegel, Ted Alcorn, Suzanne Garverich, Alisa Lincoln
Summary: Suicide is a major cause of death, with firearm suicide accounting for the majority of fatalities. This study identified three unique groups of firearm owners with higher than average suicide risk, each with distinct characteristics. Customized firearm suicide prevention programs should be developed for these groups, considering their unique risk factors and demographics, in addition to broader suicide prevention efforts.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sotiris Vandoros, Ichiro Kawachi
Summary: The study found a positive association between economic uncertainty and suicide rates, with a 1% increase in uncertainty associated with an additional 11-24.4 monthly suicides in the US. Suicides during periods of economic uncertainty may have a more impulsive nature, emphasizing the importance of providing suicide prevention interventions during such times.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elsie Breet, Matsie Matooane, Mark Tomlinson, Jason Bantjes
Summary: Current research on suicide prevention in high-schools and universities mainly focuses on selective interventions, with less attention on indicated and universal interventions. Most evidence comes from North America and high-income countries. Study quality is compromised by lack of methodological rigor, small sample sizes, and moderate/high risk of bias.
Article
Psychiatry
Gordon Y. Ye, Judy E. Davidson, Kristen Kim, Sidney Zisook
Summary: The study found no significant difference in suicide rates between physicians and non-physicians in the US, but the suicide rate among female physicians appeared slightly higher than among female non-physicians. Factors such as depressed mood, mental health problems, poor general health, and work-related stress were more commonly associated with physician suicides.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joel Paris
Summary: The most robust evidence for suicide prevention comes from reducing access to means. Population-based strategies are more effective than high-risk strategies focusing on patients with suicidal ideas or attempts.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Hari Hara Suchandra, Aandi Subramaniyam Bhaskaran, Narayana Manjunatha, Chennaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math, Venkata Senthil Kumar Reddi
Summary: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated vulnerability to mental illness and suicide risk factors, making suicide prevention efforts urgent. Effective strategies are needed to address the increased risk of suicide during the pandemic, particularly in the Indian context.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. J. Morgan, R. Roberts, A. J. Mackinnon, L. Reifels
Summary: This study found evidence of an average reduction in suicide rates following the establishment of suicide prevention networks in Australian communities. These findings support the effectiveness of empowering local communities to take action to prevent suicide.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Michael D. Anestis, Craig J. Bryan, Daniel W. Capron, AnnaBelle O. Bryan
Summary: This study examines whether US military service members endorse safe firearm storage practices depending on the content of the visual message they are exposed to. The results suggest that the profession of the messenger has a more consistent impact on willingness to endorse safe firearm storage practices compared to the message content, although this impact varies across different storage options. The study concludes that using visual messaging featuring security forces may be effective in promoting safe firearm storage at the population level.
Article
Surgery
Dih-Dih Huang, Nathan R. Manley, Richard H. Lewis, Peter E. Fischer, Arianna Magnotti, Samantha Davis, Martin A. Croce, Louis J. Magnotti
Summary: This study examines patterns of firearm-related deaths in the US and their correlation with population size. The study reveals that while homicides constitute the majority of firearm-related deaths in metropolitan areas, suicides account for a disproportionate number in smaller urban areas. The rate of firearm-related suicides has significantly increased between 1999 and 2016, emphasizing the need for better prevention efforts and public health policies.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Jemma Alarcon, Moon Kim, Dawn Terashita, Kusha Davar, Jacob M. Garrigues, Jack P. Guccione, Mark G. Evans, Peera Hemarajata, Noah Wald-Dickler, Paul Holtom, Rodrigo Garcia Tome, Lovelyn Anyanwu, Naman K. Shah, Matthew Miller, Todd Smith, Audrey Matheny, Whitni Davidson, Christina L. Hutson, Jonathan Lucas, Odey C. Ukpo, Nicole M. Green, Sharon E. Balter
Summary: A case of mpox-related death in the United States is reported, where the patient had a compromised immune system, and evaluation indicated widespread viral infection.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ian R. H. Rockett, Bina Ali, Eric D. D. Caine, Donald S. S. Shepard, Aniruddha Banerjee, Kurt B. B. Nolte, Hilary S. S. Connery, G. Luke Larkin, Steven Stack, Franklin M. M. White, Haomiao Jia, Jeralynn S. S. Cossman, Judith Feinberg, Amanda N. N. Stover, Ted R. R. Miller
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the economic costs of self-injury mortality (SIM) and suicide in the United States. The results showed that the total costs of SIM reached $1.12 trillion in 2018/2019, with suicide costs increasing to $502.7 billion. These findings underscore the importance of improving prevention and intervention measures.
Article
Psychiatry
Samantha Y. Jay, Jason Schiffman, Rebecca Grattan, Kirstie O'Hare, Mallory Klaunig, Jordan DeVylder, Nicole R. Karcher
Summary: The study found that children endorsing psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) are at a greater risk for suicidal ideation and behavior (SI/SB), and distress specific to PLEs may play an important role as a mediator and moderator in this relationship.
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carlyn E. Graham, Michelle L. Frisco
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between weight discrimination and suicidality, finding a positive association between weight discrimination and both suicide ideation and attempts. This association is similar for both men and women. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing weight discrimination to promote mental well-being.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sierra Cheng, Rebecca Plouffe, Stephanie M. Nanos, Mavra Qamar, David N. Fisman, Jean-Paul R. Soucy
Summary: This study examined the association between suicide rates and average temperature in the five most populous counties in California, finding that an increase in average temperature was positively correlated with an increase in suicide rates.