Cure Research for Suicide

Medical Research Breakthroughs and Suicide

Teen 'self medication' for depression leads to serious illness.: Millions of American teens report experiencing weeks of hopelessness and loss of interest in normal daily activities and many of these depressed teens are using marijuana and other drugs, making their situation worse, according to a new report. The report reveals that marijuana use can worsen depression and lead to more serious mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and even suicide. Research shows that some teens are using drugs to alleviate feelings of depression ("self-medicating"), when in fact, using marijuana can compound the problem. It shows a staggering two million teens felt depressed at some point during the past year, and depressed teens are more than twice as likely as non-depressed teens to have used marijuana during that same period. Depressed teens are also almost twice as likely to have used illicit drugs as non-depressed teens. They are also more than twice as likely as their peers to abuse or become dependent on marijuana. Marijuana use is associated with depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts. Parents must not dismiss teen moodiness as a passing phase. Look closely at your teen's behaviour because it could be a sign of something more serious. Although marijuana use among teens has dropped by 25 percent since 2001, more teens use marijuana than all other illicit drugs combined

Cure Research discussion for Suicide:

In fact, recent research has shown that a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressant medication is extremely effective for reducing recurrence of depression among older adults. Those who received both interpersonal therapy and the antidepressant drug nortriptyline (a TCA) were much less likely to experience recurrence over a three-year period than those who received medication only or therapy only.¹²

Studies are in progress on the efficacy of SSRIs and short-term specific psychotherapies for depression in older persons. Findings from these studies will provide important data regarding the clinical course and treatment of late-life depression. Further research will be needed to determine the role of hormonal factors in the development of depression, and to find out whether hormone replacement therapy with estrogens or androgens is of benefit in the treatment of depression in the elderly. (Source: excerpt from Older Adults Depression and Suicide Facts: NIMH)

Medical research for Suicide: medical news summaries:

The following medical news items are relevant to medical research for Suicide:

• Depression linked to childhood bullying
• Life expectancy varies between men and women
• Omega-3 fatty acids may improve mental health as well as prevent heart disease
• Recently discovered gene defect may be the cause of some types of depression
• Study of acne treatment causing depression
• Suicide risk greater in men of less intelligence
• More news »

Suicide Treatment: Book Excerpts

• Emergency interventions - Fontanel depression
• Treatment - Major depression
• Emergency interventions - Fontanel depression
• Treatment - Depression, major
• Nursing considerations - Violent behavior
• Nursing considerations - Fontanel depression

Clinical Trials for Suicide

Some of the clinical trials for Suicide include:

• Cognitive Aspects of Adolescent Suicide - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Youth-Nominated Support Team Intervention for Suicidal Adolescents - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Older Men in Primary Care Settings - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Attempters With Drug Dependence Disorder - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Prevention of Suicide in Primary Care Elderly: Collaborative Trial (PROSPECT) - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

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