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AI

How AI Discovers Boredom’s Role in Suicide Risk

Suicide remains one of the most significant public health challenges of our times. Despite decades of research, the underlying triggers of suicide are not fully understood, partly because traditional studies have circled around the same risk factors for over 50 years. However, new study now casts light on an unexpected contributor to suicide risk: boredom. […]

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Mental health

Exploring the Landscape of Suicide Prevention: Insights from a Scoping Review

Suicide prevention is a critical public health issue, and understanding the most effective strategies to implement and disseminate interventions is crucial. A recent article titled Implementation strategies in suicide prevention: a scoping review, published in Implementation Science, sheds light on this pressing matter. This review delves into the current strategies used in suicide prevention and […]

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Health equity

Understanding the Economic Impact of Suicide and Nonfatal Self-Harm in the U.S.: A Public Health Perspective

Suicide and self-harm are not only devastating personal tragedies but also represent a significant economic burden, as detailed in the article Economic cost of US suicide and nonfatal self-harm. This comprehensive study provides crucial insights into the financial costs associated with these public health concerns, and its findings have profound implications for public health practitioners. […]

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Research

The Connection Between Stress, Internet Use, Gaming, and Adolescent Suicide Risk

In today’s fast-paced digital age, understanding the mental health implications of technology use among adolescents is more critical than ever. A pivotal study titled “Stress and suicide risk among adolescents: the role of problematic internet use, gaming disorder and emotional regulation” sheds light on this complex interplay, offering valuable insights for public health practitioners and […]

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Research

The Impact of Minimum Wage Increases on Suicide Rates

In Effects of increased minimum wages by unemployment rate on suicide in the USA researchers have shed light on a vital public health issue: the link between minimum wage policies and suicide rates. This topic is especially crucial considering the alarming rise in suicide rates in the United States over the past few decades. The […]

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Workforce

The Alarming Rise in Suicide Rates Across Industries: A Closer Look at CDC’s Latest Findings

Suicide is a complex and deeply personal issue, yet it often reflects broader societal trends. The recent article, “Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021,” offers crucial insights into how this tragic phenomenon is impacting various sectors of the American workforce. A Disturbing Trend: Rising Suicide Rates The […]

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Commentary

Catching up with…Suicide Research: July 2021

A recent social media post grabbed my attention. The government of Japan appointed a Minister of Loneliness to address increasing suicide rates. This trend is, in part, driven by rising rates among women. Tetsushi Sakamoto will be responsible for implementing policy-based solutions to help reverse the trend. Japan is not the first country, though, to […]

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