How Much Does Loneliness Raise Dementia and Suicide Risk?
Loneliness raises measured risk of Alzheimer’s, suicidal ideation, and completed suicide. The associations are documented; the precise magnitudes are not.
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ECT: A Modern Reappraisal of Suicide, Dementia, and Mortality
Modern administrative cohorts find no dementia signal for ECT and link it to lower suicide and mortality. The supportive literature carries known biases worth flagging.
Peripheral Inflammatory Biomarkers vs. Suicide Risk in Major Depression (2024 Study)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is not just a mental health concern; it’s a complex interplay of psychological, environmental, and biological factors, where the most tragic outcome can be suicide. Recent research has unveiled a potential link between the immune system’s inflammatory response and the increased risk of suicide among those suffering from MDD. By examining …
Brain Biomarkers in Suicide Attempts: Elevated 5-HT1A Heteroreceptors & Hyperactivity in Superior Temporal Gyrus (2023 Review)
Suicide, a tragic end to around 800,000 lives each year, remains one of the most perplexing and devastating phenomena in mental health. Despite the vast number of studies and data, accurately predicting who is at risk of suicide has remained largely elusive, with current tools heavily reliant on subjective assessments and the clinician’s experience. A …
Circadian Rhythm Disruption vs. Major Depression & Suicide Risk (2024 Study)
Circadian rhythms, the natural cycles of physiological and behavioral processes occurring within a 24-hour period, play a crucial role in our overall well-being. Recent research highlights the significant impact of these rhythms on the severity of major depressive disorder (MDD) and, crucially, on the intensity of suicidal ideation among those affected. A new study analyzed …
Genetics Predict Suicide Risk in U.S. Army Soldiers (2024 Polygenic Analysis)
Suicide remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with its prevention a top priority for both public health initiatives and individual care strategies. Recent research in the US Army offers new insights into the genetic underpinnings of suicide attempts, suggesting that polygenic risk scores (PRS) could become a valuable tool in identifying individuals at risk. …
Top 11 Professions with Highest Suicide Rates
These days it seems as though many people are unhappy with their jobs. However, employment satisfaction ratings do not necessarily predict whether someone is going to commit suicide. There are plenty of jobs that people claim do dislike, but they still keep showing up to earn their paycheck. There are other jobs that are perceived …