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Suicidal Thoughts

Asthma linked to suicidal thoughts, attempts

October 03, 2008
People who suffer from asthma are at an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, a new study suggests. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University studied 5,692 people and found that those who had asthma were more likely to have suicidal thoughts followed by a suicide attempt than people who did not suffer from the condition. Researchers say the link may be due to the long-term anxiety and discomfort associated with chronic asthma. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to Anticonvulsant Medications
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...(0.22%)... Find out more about this important issue in Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to... Read more »

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Do Antidepressants Cause Suicide?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...way.The FDA, in 2002 and 2004, issued warnings about suicidal ideations in children who take... Read more »

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Suicidal Ideation and Urgent Care
By Kimberly Tyler , Health Expert

...the intake coordinator after his final admission of suicidal thoughts.  At this point, we... Read more »

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FDA Alert for Antiepileptic Drugs (Also Used for Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Neuropathic Pain, etc.)
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...notice an increase in depression, or begin to have suicidal thoughts, contact your doctor right... Read more »

Health Guide

Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to Anticonvulsant Medications
...weeks.  Because most trials included in the analysis did not extend beyond 24 weeks, the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior beyond 24 weeks could not be reliably assessed.  Although the... Read more »
Migraine Preventives: Some To Carry New Suidicality Warning
...Medication Guide to be provided to patients prescribed these drugs to inform them of the risks of suicidal thoughts or actions. In the FDA's analysis of 199 clinical trials, patients receiving... Read more »
What You Need to Know Before Joining an Online Support Group
...newsgroup completely destroyed essentially due to its lack of moderation. A newsgroup set up to discuss suicidal thoughts was taken over by a group of people (or one person – it’s hard to tell... Read more »
Suicide Prevention Hotlines and Resources
...away: a family member, a friend, a therapist, a member of your church or a doctor.  Talking about your suicidal thoughts will help you feel less overwhelmed. We are not a crisis hotline and do... Read more »
Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?
...previously enjoyed activities, lethargy, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, concentration problems, and suicidal thoughts. Manic depression symptoms and cyclothymic depression symptoms include... Read more »

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