Suicide
Anguished Reflections Of A College Crisis Counselor: A Student 'On The Rooftop'
A college crisis clinician for eight years, John Rosario-Perez encountered many students who suffered the weekend as exiles.
Exploring The Link Between Chronic Pain And Suicide
It’s conceivable, then, that roughly half of these suicides are driven by pain. Not proven fact, but plausible hypothesis. This would suggest that perhaps be 20,000 Americans a year with...
Why To Exercise Today: It May Make Bullied Adolescents Feel Less Suicidal
Researchers report a 23 percent reduction in both suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts among bullied students who exercised 4 or more days a week.
Is It Possible To Prevent Suicide? 2 Psychiatrists Map Out The Ways
We don’t treat suicide itself. We treat the causes of suicide.
Differing Views On Antidepressants During Pregnancy
Research studies evaluating the risks and benefits of taking antidepressants during pregnancy are mixed. There are documented harms, like an elevated risk of pre-term birth. But there are also the...
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When Teens Talk Of Suicide: What You Need To Know
In 2013, 17% of teens reported seriously considering suicide, and 8% made actual attempts. Each year in the United States, about 15 in 100,000 kids will die by suicide, making...
Falling Into The Postpartum Mood Disorder Abyss: A Personal Story
My family and I hope that by telling my sister’s story we can raise awareness, reduce stigma and help others who are struggling with postpartum mood disorders or who have...
Study: Primary Care May Be Path To More Effective Suicide Prevention
Also, strikingly, the study found that one in every five people who died by suicide "made a health care visit in the week before their death," says the paper's lead...
Newton Suicides: Is High-Achiever School Culture Breaking Our Kids?
A Newton father argues that toxic high-achieving culture over-stresses kids and could contribute to suicide, and the school system must acknowledge and address that more.
As Newton Grapples With Teen Suicides, A Quick Primer On Resilience
As Newton grapples with its third teen suicide this school year, two child psychiatrists offer a primer on resilience.
Third Teen Suicide In Newton: What Can You Say?
Tonight at the Newton South High School Auditorium, school officials and mental health experts will try to offer some guidance on how to talk to children about suicide and how...
Memo: Death Of Second Newton Teen This Month
Authorities say the death of teenager Katherine Stack, a sophomore at Newton South High School, "is not suspicious and there is no foul play."
Sadness And Beyond: Psychiatrists Respond To Death Of Newton Teen
Psychiatrists discuss sadness and other responses to news of a Newton teen's death in what her sister called a suicide.
The Checkup: Meltdown U. And Mental Health Tips For Parents Of College Kids
This week, The Checkup, our health podcast for Slate, tackles the mental health of college students. Research suggests up to 50 percent of college-age kids have had or will have...
Swartz On Depression: 'Unable To Feel The Joy'
Tech prodigy Aaron Swartz' own writings suggest that he suffered from depression. Was that a factor in his suicide?
When You Lose Your Sport, What Happens To Your Self?
Psychologists say it's hard for athletes — even amateurs — to retire, and offer some pointers.
A Suicide In The Family
A psychiatrist grapples with her mother's suicide and offers advice to others facing similar devastation.
MA 'Death With Dignity' Measure Proposes Physician-Assisted Suicide
A newly certified 'right-to-die' Massachusetts ballot measure proposes physician-assisted suicide.
A Young Woman Confronts Her Fiancé's Suicide
A Young Woman Confronts Her Fiancé's Suicide
Documents: Accused Doctor Says Suicide Is No Admission Of Guilt
More on the death of former Children's Hospital doctor Melvin Levine