ADHD medication linked to reduced risk of suicide, drug abuse, transport accidents and criminal behaviour
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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.
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New research finds troubling gaps in the accuracy and fairness of mental health screenings used with incarcerated youth who have been adjudicated delinquent in the U.S. With a significant number of them entering correctional facilities and already facing serious mental health challenges, including high rates of depression and suicide risk, proper identification and timely intervention are critical. However, research findings suggest that the most used screening tools may not be as reliable for everyone as once believed.
A mobile phone app designed to deliver suicide-specific therapy reduced suicidal behavior among high-risk psychiatric inpatients, according to a new study by scientists at Yale School of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine.