Roman Kemp to front young male mental health and suicide documentary

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Men's mental health under pressure as suicidal thoughts double in ten years

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Suicide prevention profile updates

 Data on suicide, associated prevalence, risk factors and service contact among groups at increased risk.

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Suicide prevention: developing a local action plan

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Suicide prevention profile updates

Data on suicide, associated prevalence, risk factors and service contact among groups at increased risk. Statistics delayed - read government update here

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind: Why Less-Well Off, Middle-Aged Men Don’t Get The Support They Need

An ongoing Samaritans research project seeks to build on what is already known about the reasons for the high rates of suicide among less well-off, middle-aged men, by exploring what can be done to drive change. Read report on King's Fund Blog here

Few Apps for Depression & Suicide Prevention Meet Clinical Guidelines

Most (93 percent) mobile apps for suicide prevention and depression management do not provide all six suicide prevention strategies commonly recommended in international clinical guidelines, according to a new study led by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

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Self-Harm Patients in ER at High Risk of Suicide the Next Year

A new California study shows that self-harm patients who presented to a hospital emergency department had a suicide rate in the year after their visit 56.8 times higher than those of demographically similar residents. Click here for PsychCentral article

We can all help to prevent suicide - charity says on World Mental Health Day

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Concussions in high school athletes may be a risk factor for suicide

Concussion, the most common form of traumatic brain injury, has been linked to an increased risk of depression and suicide in adults. Now new research suggests high school students with a history of sports-related concussions might be at an increased risk for suicide completion.Read ScienceDaily article here

Skin Disease With Chronic Itch Linked to Depression, Suicidal Thoughts

Itchy skin in patients with chronic skin disease is significantly linked to clinical depression, suicidal ideation and stress, according to a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Click here to read PsychCentral article
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World Mental Health Day: Suicide prevention text service starts

A suicide prevention text message service to encourage more men to "open up" has been started by a charity on World Mental Health Day. Click here for local news piece

Suicide prevention: identifying and responding to suicide clusters

This toolkit, based on research of suicide clusters, is part of PHE's support for the government’s suicide prevention strategy. Click here for government guidance

Sleeping pills reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with severe insomnia

Insomnia is a driver of suicide, and particularly people with severe insomnia may safely benefit from taking a sedative to help address their sleep problems as it reduces their suicidal thoughts, investigators report. Click here to read ScienceDaily article

Tailored support should be offered to those affected by suspected suicide, says NICE

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Suicide prevention profile: September 2019 update

Data on suicide, associated prevalence, risk factors and service contact among groups at increased risk. Click here for government statistics

Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Triple the Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm

A new study has found that restless legs syndrome is associated with a nearly tripled risk of suicide and self-harm. Click here to read PsychCentral article

Many Patients Hide Life-Threatening Issues From Their Doctors

A new study finds that many patients who have faced domestic violence, sexual assault, depression or thoughts of suicide are likely to hide this information from their healthcare providers. Read PsychCentral article here

Parents' mental illness increases suicide risk in adults with tinnitus, hyperacusis

A study is the first to examine the relationship between parental mental illness like anxiety and depression in childhood and the risk of suicide and self-harm in adults who suffer from tinnitus, noise or ringing in the ears, and hyperacusis, extreme sensitivity to noise.  Click here to read further.

Suicide prevention profile: September 2019 update

The Suicide prevention profile has been produced to help develop understanding at a local level and support an intelligence driven approach to suicide prevention.  Government publication, click here to access.