Posts Tagged ‘suicide risk’
By Griffen Sparks On July 25th, 2018
Internet addiction is still a relatively new and poorly understood condition, but there is growing evidence it could have severe implications for someone’s life – including a higher risk of…
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By Griffen Sparks On July 3rd, 2018
Binge eating disorder (BED) has been tied to numerous serious health issues, including heart disease, depression, and diabetes. Now, a study shows it may also increase a person’s risk for…
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By Griffen Sparks On September 26th, 2016
Eating disorders are the most deadly class of mental illness a person can live with. Not only can the effects of an eating disorder like anorexia or binge eating disorder…
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By Griffen Sparks On February 18th, 2016
New research from the University of Toronto shows schizophrenia may significantly increase the risk of attempting suicide, especially in women, people with a history of substance abuse, and those who…
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By Griffen Sparks On June 13th, 2014
A new report finds that patients with bipolar disorder combined with a substance abuse disorder are twice as likely to attempt suicide as those without a substance abuse disorder. The…
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By Griffen Sparks On April 16th, 2014
The results of a large Swedish study suggest that previous suicide attempts, recent affective episodes, and recent psychiatric inpatient care are the best indicators that a patient with bipolar disorder…
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By admin On June 28th, 2013
When I was a kid, being bullied was a very different experience than it is today. The efforts of bullies were limited to the tools of that time which included…
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