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James Donaldson on Mental Health – Suicide Rates Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Youths—A Cause for Alarm
Anthony L. Bui, MD, MPH Anna S. Lau, PhD Suicide is the leading cause of death for Asian American and […]
James Donaldson on Mental Health – Those left behind: Parents who lose a child to suicide
“Why didn’t I pick up on his pain?” asked Marie-Noelle Cullieret, whose 24-year-old son killed […]
James Donaldson on Mental Health – How to lower a troubling male suicide rate? End the myths about emotions
BY JUSTIN PERRY Signs, like this one spotted in a parking deck stairwell on N.C. […]
James Donaldson on Mental Health – Teaching mental well-being will reduce suicides: experts
Policy changes have been shown to make a difference, but despite more than 1 lakh […]
James Donaldson on Mental Health – Being prepared for a suicide crisis
One of the keys to getting through a suicide crisis is planning ahead Matthew Miller […]
James Donaldson on Mental Health – Safety Plans are Effective at Reducing Suicidal Behavior. So Why Aren’t More People Getting Them?
In addition to making suicide screening more accessible and widespread, successful implementation of safety plans […]
James Donaldson on Mental Health – Teenagers with ADHD more likely to self-harm, research shows
by Kate Burke, University of New South Wales New research has highlighted the higher risk of […]
James Donaldson on Mental Health – Mental Health Awareness Month: Shattering Myths as Black Suicide Rates Climb
Despite longstanding perceptions, suicide rates among Black Americans are rising sharply. High-profile cases highlight the […]
James Donaldson on Mental Health – Recent Release From Jail a Big Risk Factor for Suicide
By: Dennis Thompson Key Takeaways Inmates released from jail have a ninefold increased risk of […]