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This month, we're turning our attention to National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an important time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stigma, and exploring the science behind mental health and suicide prevention.

Suicide and self-harm events with GLP-1 receptor agonists in adults with diabetes or obesity

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: There is unlikely to be an increase in the very low incidence of suicide-related adverse events among individuals receiving glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) within the context of randomized clinical trials. While these findings may further ease concerns about these adverse effects, continued monitoring is warranted to identify particular patients who may be at risk as extended use of GLP-1 RAs expands.

Journal: JAMA Psychiatry

19-Mar-2025

Lower education levels linked to higher suicide rates—up to 13 times higher

Korea University College of Medicine

A research team led by Professor Myung Ki from the Department of Preventive Medicine at Korea University College of Medicine (KUCM) recently published a study examining the link between education levels and suicide rates. The study found that among young men aged 30 to 44 whose highest level of education was elementary school or lower, the suicide rate was 6.1 to 13 times higher than that of men with a university or higher degree across all survey periods (1995–2020). These findings highlight the profound impact of socioeconomic disparities on suicide rates.

Journal: Social Science & Medicine

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Suicide and self-harm events with GLP-1 receptor agonists in adults with diabetes or obesity

Lower education levels linked to higher suicide rates—up to 13 times higher