“People who call the hotline need more than just help during a crisis, they need to be connected to a mental treatment that actually works for continued care," says Dr. Jeffrey M. Cohen.
Columbia Psychiatry researchers have been working on solutions to remedy increased anxiety, depression, and even suicide as a direct result of the economic downturn.
Dr. Mark Olfson's study found more groups in the U.S. are at risk for gun suicide, including people with lower incomes, with disabilities and the socially isolated.
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman remembers his colleague Dr. Lorna Breen and highlights the need for mental health support for first responders and health care professionals.
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses the loss of colleague Dr. Lorna M. Breen to suicide and the toll the coronavirus is taking on the mental health of front line workers.
During pregnancy, hormone levels increase between six- and eight-fold, then in 24 hours after delivery they are gone. “That’s a real jolt to the central nervous system,” says Dr. Margaret G. Spinelli.
Some reports show that, “suicide and drug overdose actually cause more deaths than postpartum hemorrhage, cardiovascular events or other pregnancy-related medical problems,” says Dr. Kimberly Mangla.
Dr. Mark Olfson said looking at large groups, instead of homing in on specific individuals, allows for other factors to affect the suicide rates — even if the study tried to control for some of them.
"Considering the high risk of suicide after nonfatal opioid overdose, this information could be especially valuable in suicide prevention efforts," Dr. Mark Olfson said.