In a new study conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, doctors are becoming more familiar with a new type of self-harming technique used by troubled teens: embedding. Embedding involves taking objects such as glass, wood, or paper clips and placing them under their skin. Parents are unlikely to know if their child is engaged in this practice, but it is generally a warning sign associated with suicide. In the study, researchers found that the children who were embedding had a history of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. To read more about this study, please click here
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World Suicide Prevention Day: September 10, 2010August 26th, 2010On September 10, the National Council for Suicide Prevention (NCSP), the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation are working toward coordinated community events to bring awareness to issues related to suicide prevention. The goal is to get people to “Take 5” to do something around suicide prevention: learn the warning signs, join the movement, help a friend, share the message with 5 others, and reach out to others. If you would like to learn more about this event, please click here, or visit the website: www.Take5ToSaveLives.com. SUICIDE RATE AMONG YOUNG VETERANS INCREASESJanuary 14th, 2010According to data from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, the suicide rate for men ages 18 to 29 who have left the military has significantly increased. The suicide rate for men in this age group has increased 26% from 2005 to 2007. The active military has also seen an increase in suicides, with the Army having a record number last year. The military releases suicide data frequently, but it is more difficult to track suicide rates for veterans after they’ve left active duty. The VA calculated the suicide numbers using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers from 16 states. Eric Shinseki, VA Secretary, commented that about 20% of the more than 30,000 suicides each year in America are committed by veterans. More at: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34807684/ns/health-mental_health/. Which is what?October 26th, 2009
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