Entries tagged as Suicide

DSM-5 Proposed Revisions Includes New Risk Syndromes And Suicide Risk Assessment Tool

On February 21, 2010 / By Chris Fisher / In News, Suicide / No Comments

The American Psychiatric Association’s proposed diagnostic criteria for the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) include a new suicide assessment tool, developed to help clinicians better identify individuals at risk for suicide. A new risk syndromes category, which would include two new diagnoses: psychosis risk syndrome and minor neurocognitive disorder, also has been proposed. (continue reading)

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Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service Members (Army STARRS)

On November 21, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Suicide / No Comments

military_marinesExpect to see many more articles about on-going psychological/suicide research with the U.S. military in light of the recent Ft. Hood tragedy. Psychologists are especially trained and suited to play a primary role in helping our soldiers better cope with their often strenuous and demanding duties. We previously reported on psychological health and the U.S. Military in “United States Army To Evaluate and Improve The Psychological Health Of All Soldiers” and “The Soldiers Suicide Prevention” Seeks To Improve The Lives Of Our Valiant American Soldiers.” The focus of today’s report is The Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service Members (Army STARRS). Army STARRS is the largest study of suicide and mental health among military personnel ever undertaken. (more…)

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“The Soldiers Suicide Prevention” Seeks To Improve The Lives Of Our Valiant American Soldiers

On June 20, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Suicide / No Comments

soldiers_saluting -copyright Stacy BraswellThe Beck Institute, a non-profit organization headed by Aaron Beck, M.D., created The Soldiers Suicide Prevention to provide a central resource for suicide prevention mental healthcare services for the proud men and women of our fighting forces. Healthcare providers can also receive Cognitive Therapy-based suicide prevention training. As a strong supporter of our fine military personnel, I urge our readers to get involved with this great cause. The Soldiers Suicide Prevention hopes to significantly increase the number of mental health professionals trained in suicide prevention specifically suited for America’s soldiers, and they currently offer Training Scholarships as an added financial incentive. You can apply for a scholarship here. The Soldiers Suicide Prevention also requests your tax deductible donations to ensure continued and expanded operations for this important mission. (more…)

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