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Schizophrenia as a disorder signifies a diverse set of symptoms expressed differently across patients and also differs over the course of illness.

Men are dying at higher rates from COVID-19 than are women, and there are likely many reasons for that trend, from potentially weaker immune systems to riskier choices surrounding alcohol…

When I was initially asked to write about suicide prevention, I figured I would provide facts, statistics, and resources to help others however my train of thought quickly morphed into…

Minimal suicide prevention programs for survivors of suicide attempts after they were admitted to a hospital or taken to an emergency room can reduce the risk for repeat tries, an…

People were already lonely before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Before COVID-19 stranded folks at home and made getting close to others an unnerving experience, researchers were realizing Americans were lonelier…

Earlier this month, a colleague who heads the geriatrics service at a prominent San Francisco hospital told me they had begun seeing startling numbers of suicide attempts by older adults.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and scientists predict more periods of social distancing and quarantine in the future, healthcare leaders in the VA and elsewhere are beginning to prepare for…

There seems to be no getting away from the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects, and a new study points to yet another: It may be keeping people from seeking emergency care for suicidal thoughts.