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DALLAS, March 11, 2021 Stroke survivors may be more likely to attempt or die by suicide than people who have not had a stroke, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association s International Stroke Conference 2021. The virtual meeting is March 17-19, 2021 and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health. This study will be simultaneously published in the American Heart Association s journal
Stroke.
Rates of depression among stroke survivors range from 28% to 35%, and stroke is considered an independent risk factor for depression. Since depression after a stroke has been associated with increased suicidal thoughts, researchers sought to quantify and understand the risk of suicide after stroke.
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Thanks Congress for Prioritizing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
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WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today Congress passed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which is now headed to President Biden s desk for signature. As an organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, we would like to thank Congress for their critical work in addressing and providing increased funding for suicide prevention and behavioral health. Now more than ever, we are presented with the opportunity to take action. AFSP Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Moutier noted in her recent JAMA Psychiatry article
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During a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey on March 7, Meghan Markle opened up about the difficulties of royal life, including the massive toll it took on her mental health. As she suffered constant public scrutiny, which was often rooted in racism, Markle revealed that she was having “clear and real and frightening and constant” thoughts of suicide while pregnant with her son Archie. “I just didn’t want to be alive anymore,” she revealed.
After confiding in her husband, Prince Harry, Markle asked palace officials if she could go somewhere to get help. Her request, she said, was denied.