Avoiding alcohol and drugs (other than prescribed medicines) can reduce the risk of suicide.
In homes with children or teenagers:
Many people who try to commit suicide talk about it before making the attempt. Sometimes, just talking to someone who cares and who does not judge them...
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When my brother killed himself eleven years ago, there was great consternation among his friends, his colleagues, and his family. How could... Read more »
Two things strike me about the death, at 84, of the prolific writer, Kurt Vonnegut:The first is that he was willing to talk about his... Read more »
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Neuronal stabilizing agents, aka anticonvulsants or antiepileptic drugs, are among the most prescribed medications for Migraine and headache... Read more »
The FDA has completed its analysis of reports of suicidality (suicidal behavior or ideation [thoughts]) from placebo-controlled clinical trials of... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression is often chronic, with episodes of recurrence and improvement. About a third of patients with a single episode of major depression will... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »