Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 30,000 deaths in the US each year and almost 1 million deaths annually world-wide. In the US suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people 14-24 years of age. The highest suicide rates of any age group occur among persons aged 65 and older.
Suicide rates are particularly high among persons with bipolar disorder, particularly at the time of the switch from depression to mania or vice versa, schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, major depression, and substance-induced depression.
Today's newsletter provides information about this serious public health problem.
2. SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Rural Primary Care
Suicidal patients often visit their primary care providers within days or weeks of taking their lives. This fact suggests the primary care setting would present an excellent opportunity for suicide prevention. http://www.sprc.org/pctoolkit/index.asp
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3. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal ideation warrants thorough evaluation--both when suicidality is expressed as well as periodically thereafter.
4. ARCHIVES OF FAMILY MEDICINE Are No-Suicide Contracts Effective in Preventing Suicide in Suicidal Patients Seen by Primary Care Physicians?
No-harm contracts should be used only as an adjunct to full assessment with patients who are at high risk of self-harm.
8. ATHEALTH.COM Putting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Work for You
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety disorders and other problems such as anger, fears, procrastination as well as improve confidence and relationships. http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/CBT.html
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