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Pawnshop density linked to gun-related suicides, Stanford study finds

Researchers found a strong correlation between the density of legal gun sellers — particularly pawnshops — in a state and firearm-related suicide rates.

Global warming could lead to additional suicides, new research indicates

New Stanford research suggests that global warming is likely to lead to an increase in suicide rates in the United States and Mexico.

New suicide prevention clinical trial shows what works for teens

A new multi-center trial shows that dialectical behavior therapy can help reduce suicide attempts and self-harm in adolescents.

Sleep disturbances can warn of suicidal thoughts, Stanford study finds

Sleep disturbances can warn of worsening suicidal thoughts in young adults, a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found. The effects of …

Stanford psychiatrist comments on federal report about Santa Clara County youth suicides

Earlier this month, the federal government released a report (.pdf) on youth suicides in California's Santa Clara County. The report, which was prepared by the …