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An epigenetic candidate–gene association study of parental styles in suicide attempters with substance use disorders
Suicide attempts (SA) are prevalent in substance use disorders (SUD). Epigenetic mechanisms may play a pivotal role in the molecular mechanisms of environmental effects eliciting suicidal behaviour in this population. Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis (HPA), oxytocin and neurotrophin pathways have been consistently involved in SA, yet , their interplay with childhood adversity remains unclear, particularly in SUD. […]
Daylight saving time was not associated with a change in suicide rates in Austria, Switzerland and Sweden
Background: Some studies have reported an increase in suicides after the start of daylight saving time (DST), but the evidence is mixed and more research about proposed mechanisms (disrupted sleep, changing light exposure) is needed. Methods: In our preregistered study, we analyzed change in suicide rates in the 2 weeks before/after DST, based on data between 1980 […]
Petitions for extreme risk protection orders and Second Amendment sanctuary status in Colorado
Objective To characterize circumstances under which ERPOs are used in 2A sanctuaries, highlighting their most broadly acceptable applications. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional study of civil court documents analyzed petitions for ERPOs filed in Colorado from January 2020 to December 2022. All petitions during the study period were included following de-duplication. These include petitions filed by […]
The prevalence of alcohol consumption and its related factors in adolescents: Findings from Global School-based Student Health Survey
Background Alcohol consumption has become very common among adolescents in recent years and its prevalence varies in different countries. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of alcohol consumption and related factors in adolescents aged 11 to 16 years. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 288385 adolescents (girls, 53.9% of total) aged 11 […]
Network analysis of suicide ideation and depression–anxiety symptoms among Chinese adolescents
Background: The co-occurrence of depression and anxiety among adolescents is typically associated with suicide ideation. Aims: The study aimed to investigate the symptom-level relationship between suicide ideation and the comorbidity of depression and anxiety. Methods: 1501 adolescents aged 12-19 years were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and 716 adolescents who […]
The residential, area-specific prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation among South Korean adolescents
Objectives: This study investigated the residential, area-specific prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation among adolescents in South Korea, based on nationally representative data. Methods: A secondary analysis was performed using the database of the 17th Korean Youth Health Behavior Survey, which contained data from 54,848 adolescents. Results: Female adolescents (more influential in counties), low economic status (more […]
Enuresis in young offenders: A study on prevalence and mental health comorbidity
Background: Enuresis is a common disorder in the school-age period, and is often associated with a variety of behavioral, psychological, and social problems. While early studies suggested an association between enuresis and delinquent behavior, there has been no recent research assessing the prevalence of enuresis and its comorbid psychopathology in young offenders. The aim of this […]
Mental health symptoms and service us in depressed and anxious minors at the onset of COVID-19 in a county clinic serving a predominantly Hispanic population
Objective: The study’s primary aim was to compare the utilization rates of services by minors with depression/anxiety in a county mental health clinic before (from December 1, 2019, to March 15, 2020) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (from March 16 to June 30, 2020). The secondary aim was to study demographics and psychiatric symptomatology. Methods: Service utilization […]
Disorder and rehabilitation: The paradox of digital games and vulnerabilities
BACKGROUND: The impact of digital gaming on human health, both mental and physical, can be both positive and negative. However, excessive gaming can lead to gaming disorders, which are a cause for concern. With the pandemic, online classes became more common, leading to an increase in gaming-related disorders and even suicides. While the combination of […]
Male sex and hazardous alcohol use following military sexual assault increase suicide risk among US service members and veterans
Background: Higher alcohol use and military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with increased risk of death by suicide. Risk for death by suicide is rapidly increasing among females, who report higher rates of MSA, yet actual death by suicide and alcohol use are higher among males. It is not well understood whether higher alcohol use confers […]
Sex-related inequalities in crude and agestandardized suicide rates: Trends in Ghana from 2000 to 2019
Background: Suicide represents a major public health concern, affecting a significant portion of individuals. However, there remains a gap in understanding the age and sex disparities in the occurrence of suicide. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the sex-related inequalities in suicide rates in Ghana from 2000 to 2019. Methods: We utilized data from the WHO Health […]
A research note on suicidal behavior as a precursor to domestic homicide, with a coda on trends in femicide before, during and after COVID
This article briefly reviews the difficulties of predicting and preventing domestic homicide. It considers the evidence on offender prior suicidal behaviour as a precursor. It includes findings from the 1950s and 1960s as well as the most recent findings on links between suicide ideation and domestic homicide intent. It also reviews ways in which these […]
Case fatality of repeated suicidal acts among suicide attempters in rural China: A retrospective cohort study
Background Individuals presenting to hospital due to suicide attempt are at high risk for repeated suicidal act, yet there are meager data on the extent to which repeated suicidal acts result in death. Methods This retrospective cohort study was based on a general hospital self-harm register system in a rural county in China. Identified individuals […]
Beyond sleepless nights: Unraveling the complexity of alexithymia and suicide risk among university students
Background There is a solid relationship between alexithymia and suicide risk. Nonetheless, the specific impact of alexithymia’s distinct subscales on suicide risk has received the attention it deserves. This article presents a comprehensive exploration of suicide risk among university students, focusing on the interconnections among alexithymia, insomnia, and suicidal behavior. Three components of alexithymia including […]
Social support, distress, stress, anxiety, and depression as predictors of suicidal thoughts among selected university students in Bangladesh
This study examines the association of perceived social support with suicidal thoughts among a young adult sample of university students and estimates the degree to which perceived stress, distress, anxiety, and depression may explain the association. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from June to September 2022 among 642 students, selected using the probability proportional to […]
Mechanical trauma in children and adolescents in Berlin
Management of severe pediatric trauma remains challenging. Injury patterns vary according to patient age and trauma mechanism. This study analyzes trauma mechanisms in deceased pediatric patients. Fatal pediatric trauma cases aged 0–18 years who underwent forensic autopsy in the Federal State of Berlin, Germany, between 2008 until 2018 were enrolled in this retrospective study. Autopsy […]
Psychological pain and sociodemographic factors classified suicide attempt and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents
This study aimed to utilize machine learning to explore the psychological similarities and differences between suicide attempt (SA) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), with a particular focus on the role of psychological pain. A total of 2385 middle school students were recruited using cluster sampling. The random forest algorithm was used with 25 predictors to develop […]
Risk factors for suicide reattempt: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Suicide is one of the main external causes of death worldwide. People who have already attempted suicide are at high risk of new suicidal behavior. However, there is a lack of information on the risk factors that facilitate the appearance of reattempts. The aim of this study was to calculate the risk of suicide […]
The association of childhood trauma with suicidality in adult psychiatric patients: The mediating role of NSSI and the moderating role of self‐esteem
Background The contribution of specific childhood trauma subtypes to suicidal thoughts and the associated mechanisms remains unclear, particularly in psychiatric patients. Methods Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 449 psychiatric patients aged 18–73. Childhood trauma, self-esteem, nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), and suicidality were assessed retrospectively. Regression and moderated mediation model were employed to examine these relationships. Results […]
Social zeitgeber and sleep loss as risk factors for suicide in American Indian adolescents
American Indians / Alaska Natives (AI/AN) bear a high burden of suicide, the reasons for which are not completely understood, and rates can vary by tribal group and location. This article aims to identify circumstances reported by a community group of American Indian adolescent participants to be associated with their depression and/or suicide. American Indian […]
Prevalence of suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviours in children aged 12 years and younger: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Suicide in children is a pressing public health concern. The increasing number of deaths by suicide and emergency visits for suicidal ideation and self-harm in children might not be fully representative; it is likely that many more children are in distress but do not seek out help. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis […]
Chronic pain, hopelessness, and suicide risk among adult medical inpatients
Background Medically ill adults are at elevated risk for suicide. Chronic pain and hopelessness are associated with suicide; however, few studies have examined the interaction between chronic pain and hopelessness in predicting suicide risk among hospitalized adults. Objective This study aimed to describe the association between chronic pain, hopelessness, and suicide risk, defined as recent […]
Non-pharmacological interventions for preventing suicide attempts: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Suicide attempts can cause serious physical harm or death. It would be crucial to gain a better understanding of the comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions. We aimed to identify which non-pharmacological interventions are more effective in preventing suicide attempts. PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases were searched systematically from their inception until 3 April […]
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