A new, simplified therapy approach may help against self-harm Various forms of self-harm have increased significantly in recent years, especially among adolescents. A new, simplified treatment could help more young people access support more quickly.
Does it help to ask people if they are having suicidal thoughts? For the first time in the world, an awareness campaign about suicide is being directed at the population of an entire country. It's happening here in Norway.
Elderly suicide rates are on the rise. Home healthcare services have an important responsibility The greatest increase in the number of suicides in recent years has been among seniors over 80 years old. Healthcare professionals can detect suicide risk among the elderly but lack the necessary resources, according to a new study.
More men committed suicide last year in Norway A total of 482 men died by suicide last year. Statistics show that not since the 1990s have so many men taken their own lives.
People who are unable to pay their debt are twice as likely to commit suicide Social services should be acutely aware of the risk of suicide, according to professor.
Fewer suicides during the first months of COVID-19 in Norway Financial support packages and good mental health services may have made a difference, according to professor.
Suicide researcher is more optimistic than in a long time Youth who repeatedly injure themselves, think about suicide or try to commit suicide have not always received the right treatment. Now scientists are beginning to better understand what helps.
High risk of suicide attempts among patients with schizophrenia One out of two schizophrenia patients has hurt him- or herself or tried to commit suicide. A new study has identified risk factors, and they turn out to be different for women and men.
ADHD drug does not trigger suicidal thoughts Swedish research shows that there is no link between the ADHD medication atomoxetine and suicide.
Suicide linked to loneliness in childhood Boys who have spent large parts of their childhood in loneliness are exposed to a higher risk of suicide in later life, according to Swedish study.
Shame, anger and vulnerability behind men’s suicides Six young men commit suicide in Norway every month. This number has remained steady for years. Researchers are tracking down the cause.
Docs dish out pills after suicide attempts People who attempt to poison themselves with an overdose of prescription drugs have usually had access to plenty of pills. Physicians prescribe even more of these kinds of drugs to patients who survive drug overdose suicide attempts.