Suicidal Ideation and Attitudes toward Help Seeking in US Nurses Relative to the General Working Population

Although previous studies have revealed professional consequences of burnout among nurses, less is known about the potential personal consequences.

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Iowa’s Suicide Rate Continues to Increase

Iowa’s suicide rate has increased each year since 2000, with the most Iowans — 536 — dying by suicide in 2020, up from 286 deaths in 2000, according to Iowa…

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Suicide rates during pandemic decreased nationally, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports national figures show that the suicide rate in the US has declined 6% since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

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More than 1 in 4 adults with a previous suicide attempt are psychologically flourishing

A new nationally representative Canadian study published in the Archives of Suicide Research found that 28.4% of respondents with a history of suicide attempts had reached a state of complete mental health.

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Colorado ALF cited for failing to prevent resident’s suicide, giving state false information

The administrator of a Boulder assisted living facility allegedly tried to cover up evidence of safety lapses and missed warning signs that preceded a resident’s suicide in February.

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WHO guidance to help the world reach the target of reducing suicide rate by 1/3 by 2030

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to WHO’s latest estimates, published June 17, 2021, in “Suicide worldwide in 2019”. Every year, more people die as…

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Time Spent in ICU Linked to Higher Odds for Suicide Later

Survivors of the intensive care unit (ICU) have a higher risk of self-harm and suicide after discharge than other hospital patients, a Canadian study shows.

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VA Healthcare: Efforts Needed to Ensure Effective Use and Appropriate Staffing of Suicide Prevention Teams

An average of 18 veterans died by suicide each day in 2018. As a result, suicide prevention is the top clinical priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs for FY…

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US Suicides Dropped Last Year, Defying Pandemic Expectations

The number of US suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic — the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data.

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Wyoming Employers Offered Free Suicide Prevention Training

The Wyoming Department of Health is offering free suicide prevention training to employers and their employees across the state. In 2019 Wyoming’s suicide rate was the highest in the United…

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