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Rising Suicide Rates in US and Europe Attributed to Unemployment, Say ExpertsRates of depression and suicide have increased during the US recession, and countries that have received economic buyouts by the EU are also seeing large spikes.
Happy Countries at Higher Suicide RiskRecent research suggests a rather confusing fact: countries that are considered to be the happiest have strangely high suicide rates.
Unemployment and the Suicide RateUnemployed Family 1930's
Suicide Rate for Female VeteransAs more women continue to join the military, it is becoming clearer that those women that survive combat are at an extremely severe risk of committing suicide.- Suicide Rate on the Rise for Baby BoomersBaby boomers: our once flower children hippies of the 1960's and 1970's, who once held protests begging for love not war are now entering the age of retirement and are committing suicide at unparalleled numbers.
Nonexistent Link Between Antidepressants and Decrease in SuicidesResearchers gathered their data from a study that was conducted on the Nordic countries and were able to conclude that there is really no evidence to suggest that antidepressants lead to a decrease in the rate of suicide at any given time.
Increased Suicide Risk for Those Living at High AltitudesHigher altitudes result in higher suicide rates based on the well known statistics that support that the Western most states have not only many of the highest elevations, but also the highest rates of suicide.
What Nation Has the Highest Suicide RateAccording to research in the field, South Korea has the highest suicide rate of all countries in the world as suicide is among he fourth biggest cause of death in this state.- Soldiers Marching to Higher Suicide RatesSuicides in the military continue to climb uncontrollably to exagerated numbers. This is why it continues to happen and what the government and society is not doing for our soldiers.
- Where Are the Highest Suicide Rates in the United States?Where are the highest rates of suicide in the United States? Is it in busy cities or pristine rural areas? The answer may surprise you.
Professions with Highest Suicide RatesPutting together a list of professions with the highest risk or rates of suicide is complicated.- Professions with the Highest Suicide RatesPeople from all professional backgrounds commit suicide for a variety of reasons. However, some studies have found certain groups to have somewhat higher rates of suicide than others.
Do You Work in Professions with the Highest Suicide Rates?Certain professions may be linked to higher suicide rates. See if the job you are in puts you at risk for committing suicide.
Suicide Rates Among Teens is on the RiseAfter the recent suicide of a celebrity's son whom plunged to his death eight stories down in Los Angeles, parents are starting to realize that, yet again, suicide rates are again rising among teens.- The Ultimate Rejection of Life: Suicide in the ElderlyThe article discusses the prevalence of suicide in the elderly and the risk factors which are closely related to it.
- Is the Internet Spreading a Suicide VirusWith suicides being webcasted, discussion groups promoting suicide, and online suicide pacts, the internet could be the key factor in a growing suicide epidemic across America and the world.
- Shah 2008 Study on the Suicide Rate in the Elderly in Relation to Mental Health CareThis article gives an overview on the 2008 study by Shah on the suicide rate in the elderly in relation to mental health care.
Doctors Have Highest Suicide Rate of Any Profession300 to 400 doctors commit suicide each year.- Is Suicidal Behavior Contagious?This article looks at whether suicide is a learned behavior people acquire from television, news, radio, etc. If so does this imply that suicide is contagious and can be contracted by our eyes and hears?
- CDC Says Teen Suicide Rates RisingIn a recent report, the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, finds that the suicide rate among some teens groups are on the rise. This is the largest increase since the early 1990s this increase it a whopping 28 percent.
- Highest Suicide Rate in Over a DecadeAccording to a new report released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates increased dramatically between the years 2003 and 2004.
- Report: Largest One Year Increase in Youth Suicide RatesCDC reports suicide rates for 10-24 years-olds have increased by 8 percent.
Jobs with High Suicide RatesWhat kind of job do you hold? What do you or did you want to be when you grow/grew up? What would you do if you discovered your job just might kill you?
Suicide Rates Significantly Higher in States with the Most Gun OwnersNew research has found that suicide rates are significantly higher in states with high rates of household gun ownership. The study's results appear in the April issue of the Journal of Trauma.- Intelligence and Suicide: Is There a Link?Some researchers believe low IQ equals high suicide rate while others claim the exact opposite.
- Depression and Its Grip Over SocietyExperts estimate that by the year 2010 Depression will pass cancer as the number 2 cause of death in America.
- Suicide and SocietyIn this paper, there is an explanation as to what suicide actually is, and the many different many techniques to suicide. It also explains why people attempt suicide in the first place.
- Suicide or Murder?Haiku about a life cut unnaturally short.
Suicide is Not the AnswerThe author would like to influence others to not contemplate suicide and to know that things do get better.- The Meaninglessness of Life: Why Suicide May Be an AntidoteIs it morally wrong to commit suicide?
- Perceiving Therapy as a Source of StrengthSeeking mental health treatment is a strength not a weakness!
- The Financial Implications of SuicideThe recent suicidal death of a co-worker has triggered (no pun intended) my imagination in wondering how this tragic incident will affect the financial lives of those involved.
- Men and Women Differ in SuicideMore than you wanted to know about suicide
- Signs to Prevent Athlete SuicideAny time an athlete commits suicide is a tragedy. The sporting community is mourning the loss of four gifted athletes.
- Why Are Some Jobs More Depressing Than Others?What makes workers in certain occupations more prone to depression and suicide than others? Consider the unique common stressors that make some careers harder on employees' mental health.
- How Can I Tell If Someone is in Danger of Committing Suicide?The person most likely to commit suicide sees himself in an unbearable and hopeless predicament.
- Identifying Suicidal BehaviorSevere depression can cause suicidal behavior. Unfortunately, suicidal thinking expresses itself in many ways, and can be triggered by multiple events.
- Seniors and SuicideThis article looks at the Developmental Perspective of the last stage of life set forth by Erik Erickson. It examines suicide in senior citizens and the factors involved in succumbing to despair.
- Is America Headed Towards a Suicide Epidemic???From teen bullying to adult depression the reason for suicide is multi-layered. This article studies suicide in America and the shocking and alarming statistics that show its prevalence in our society.
- Depression is a Major Problem in the United StatesEveryone gets the blues every now and then, but serious depression affects a lot more people in this country than you may think.
