Suicide | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

Mens Sana in Corpore Sano: Bridging the Mind-Body Divide in Modern Healthcare

Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 15:16

The ancient wisdom of "mens sana in corpore sano" reminds us that mental and physical health are inseparable. Reimagining healthcare to bridge this divide will prevent unnecessary interventions, save lives, and foster well-being.

What Happens in Vegas in April Will Help The Future of Youth Mental Health: In Conversation with the #ADAA2025 Conference Co-Chairs

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 13:43

ADAA’s 2025 conference in Las Vegas (April 3 – 5) will focus on youth mental health, which is currently a global crisis. Drs. Fitzgerald and Forbes, this year's conference co-chairs, are dedicated to and passionate about youth mental health. Read the blog to learn more about our 2025 conference topic.

Talking to Your Child About Suicide

Monday, May 27, 2024 - 11:21

Suicide rates in teens have been steadily on the rise over the past two decades, and data from the 2021 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that approximately 22% of teens reported suicidal thoughts and 10% of teens reported doing something to try to end their life in the past 12 months.

Ketamine: A Rising Star in Mental Health Treatment

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 07:18

As a medication used traditionally as an anesthetic, ketamine now shines as a potential lifeline for those battling severe depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Its ability to provide rapid and effective relief in treatment-resistant cases offers hope to those struggling with severe mental health challenges.

Firearm Suicide Risk in Service Members and Veterans

Friday, February 23, 2024 - 06:35

Firearm ownership is undoubtedly a risk factor for suicide. While it is not the only risk factor, it is a significant one and certainly the most lethal. Firearms are a common method of suicide in veterans with high rates of gun ownership.

How to Talk About Suicide, from a Psychologist Who Lost a Loved One

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 07:42

It can be difficult to talk about suicide. It’s a taboo topic, fraught with discomfort. Couple that with some harmful misunderstandings and our tendency, as a society, to shy away from hard conversations, and it’s no wonder that you may struggle to find the right words.

What I Wish Everyone Knew About Suicide

Friday, September 1, 2023 - 20:54

Suicide isn’t an easy topic. Yet, we can’t afford to shy away from it. The reach of suicide is staggering, and its impact is tragic and often avoidable.

How I Learned to Stop Avoiding Life

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 15:18

This blog was originally posted on Ten Percent Happier on April 22, 2022 and is reprinted here with permission

Depression: An Outsider Looks Inward

Sarah Zabel

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 15:44

My friend’s phone call left me stunned and shaken. She had just been released from the hospital, where she had been admitted for suicidal ideation. “Suicidal ideation” was an unfamiliar term to me, but I could easily figure what it meant.

Suicidal Thinking vs. Harm OCD Intrusive Thoughts: How Are They Similar & How They Are Different

Debra Kissen, PhD, M.H.S.A. and Paul Greene, PhD

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 13:53

Death by suicide is a major public health problem that profoundly impacts families in a way few other things do. Every year, many people at risk of suicide seek and get help, potentially saving themselves and their loved ones untold grief.

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