‘Staggering’ Increase in COVID-Linked Depression, Anxiety

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 / SupremeCmdr / 3 Comments

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety, psychosis, and suicidality, new research shows.

The most profound health problems were found among adults younger than 25 years. Roughly 90% screened positive for moderate to severe depression, and 80% screened positive for moderate to severe anxiety.

One of the most alarming findings was that in June, 25,498 participants who screened positive for depression reported thinking of suicide or self-harm on “more than half of days to nearly every day.” A total of 14,607 participants said they had these thoughts every day.

‘Staggering’ Increase in COVID-Linked Depression, Anxiety

Sadly, not surprising.

Older Age Suicide

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Across the country, suicide rates have been on the rise, and that rise has struck the nation’s seniors particularly hard. Of the more than 47,000 suicides that took place in 2017, those 65 and up accounted for more than 8,500 of them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Men who are 65 and older face the highest risk of suicide, while adults 85 and older, regardless of gender, are the second most likely age group to die from suicide.

Isolated And Struggling, Many Seniors Are Turning To Suicide

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Chronic Pain and Suicide

October 6, 2018October 6, 2018 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Of 123 181 suicide decedents included in the study, 10 789 (8.8%) had evidence of chronic pain, and the percentage increased from 7.4% in 2003 to 10.2% in 2014. More than half (53.6%) of suicide decedents with chronic pain died of firearm-related injuries and 16.2% by opioid overdose.

Source article here.

Teen Girl Suicides Doubled Since 2007, Hitting a 40-Year High | American Council on Science and Health

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 / SupremeCmdr / 1 Comment

Source: Teen Girl Suicides Doubled Since 2007, Hitting a 40-Year High | American Council on Science and Health

Source: Suicides in Rural America Increased More than 40% in 16 Years | American Council on Science and Health

Two good articles on a disturbing trend.

Data Scientists Chart the Tragic Rise of Selfie Deaths

December 3, 2016December 9, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

73 people died from selfies in the first eight months of 2016 alone.

Source: Data Scientists Chart the Tragic Rise of Selfie Deaths

Suicide Rates and Methods in Active Duty Military Personnel, 2005 to 2011: A Cohort Study Rates and Predictors of Violent Suicide Within the Military – Annals of Internal Medicine

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Source: Suicide Rates and Methods in Active Duty Military Personnel, 2005 to 2011: A Cohort StudyRates and Predictors of Violent Suicide Within the Military | Annals of Internal Medicine

Jobs With the Highest Suicide Rates

July 9, 2016July 9, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / 2 Comments

From 2000 to 2012, the overall rates of suicide for people aged 16 and older rose 21 percent, the study found. That works out to an approximate increase from 13 to 16 suicides per every 100,000 people in the United States. But among farmers, fishers and foresters, the suicide rate was dramatically higher — at 85 suicides per 100,000 people. For males in those jobs, the rate was even greater. Their suicide rate was 90.5 suicides per 100,000, according to the report.

Source: Jobs With the Highest Suicide Rates