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Confronting death from drug self-intoxication (DDSI)

Suicides are likely underestimated, reflecting inappropriate classification of many drug intoxications as accidents or unintentional and heterogeneous coding practices. Authors propose actions to facilitate efforts to comprehend and reverse the surging rate of drug intoxication fatalities.

COBISS.SI-ID: 1537048260

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The impact of patient suicide and sudden death on health care professionals

Study compared the professional and personal impact of patient suicide and sudden death on health care professionals (HCPs) based on data from psychological autopsy study. Suicide deaths were significantly more likely to impact upon the HCP's professional practice and personal life than sudden deaths.

COBISS.SI-ID: 1537048772

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Risk-behaviour screening for identifying adolescents with mental health problems in Europe

Aim of the study was to establish a European school-based professional screening among adolescents, which included variables on risk-behaviours and psychopathology; and to investigate the indicative value of adolescent risk-behaviour and self-reported psychopathology on help-seeking. Screening significantly increased the number of students requiring subsequent mental healthcare and added significant value in identifying pupils with mental health problems.

COBISS.SI-ID: 1536056516

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How to adjust media recommendations on reporting suicidal behavior to new media developments

The study examines the inclusion of preventive factors and new media developments in media recommendations on suicide reporting. Less than 25 % of the recommendations advise against mentioning online forums, suicide notes, pacts, clusters, hotspots, details of the person, and positive consequences. No more than 15 % refer to self-help groups, fictional and online reporting. Media recommendations need to be revised by adding preventive factors and by including sections on new media reporting.

COBISS.SI-ID: 1536580036

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A newly identified group of adolescents at "invisible" risk for psychopathology and suicidal behavior

This study explored the prevalence of risk behaviors and their association with psychopathology and self-destructive behaviors, in a large sample of adolescents from 11 European countries. The analysis showed that there was an “invisible” group of adolescents with relatively high prevalence of suicidal behaviours, characterized by for high use of Internet/TV/videogames for reasons not related to school or work, sedentary behavior and reduced sleep.

COBISS.SI-ID: 1536289988