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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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Research

Navigating Social Media: The Complex Relationship Between Use, Social Anxiety, and Loneliness

Social media, to the chagrin of many, has become an integral part of our lives, especially among young adults. But what is the impact of social media use (SMU) on our mental health, particularly about social anxiety and loneliness? A systematic review titled “Social media use, social anxiety, and loneliness: A systematic review” explores this […]

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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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Health equity

Balancing the Scale: Understanding Work Stress and Mental Well-being in Healthcare Workers

Work demands often take a toll on our mental and physical health. This is particularly true for health-care workers, who face intense pressure and stress in their line of duty. The study “General work stress and suicide cognitions in health-care workers: the mediating effect of hopelessness and job satisfaction,” published in Frontiers in Public Health, […]

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Health equity

The Surprising Link Between Minimum Wage and Suicide Prevention: A Public Health Perspective

Economic policies like minimum wage adjustments can impact our society beyond just our wallets. A thought-provoking article titled Effects of increased minimum wages by unemployment rate on suicide in the USA sheds light on a crucial aspect that intertwines economics with public health: the potential of minimum wage increases to reduce suicide rates. Suicide is […]

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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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Latest Insights & Research

Tag: suicide

The Impact of Minimum Wage Increases on Suicide Rates

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

Balancing the Scale: Understanding Work Stress and Mental Well-being in Healthcare Workers

The Surprising Link Between Minimum Wage and Suicide Prevention: A Public Health Perspective

Latest Insights & Research

Tag: suicide

The Impact of Minimum Wage Increases on Suicide Rates

Navigating Social Media: The Complex Relationship Between Use, Social Anxiety, and Loneliness

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

Balancing the Scale: Understanding Work Stress and Mental Well-being in Healthcare Workers

The Surprising Link Between Minimum Wage and Suicide Prevention: A Public Health Perspective

Catching up with…Suicide Research: July 2021

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