Adults with schizophrenia have a suicide rate 4.5 times greater than the U.S. population, study finds
Schizophrenia patients have a suicide rate 4.5 times greater than the U.S. population, according to a new study
Younger patients - age 18 to 34 - had the highest risk with a suicide rate that doubled compared to older patients
Rates are also higher for men and patients with other mental health conditions in addition to schizophrenia
Understanding these characteristics can lead to more targeted treatment and prevention efforts
It may be hard to imagine that someone whose job is to be in the media spotlight could have anxiety in social situations, but this can and does happen.
2 Jun 2021
Emails show Dr. Anthony Fauci recommended canceling religious “services” March 5, 2020, but approved campaign rallies and cruise ships for the healthy four days later.
“You should counsel the rabbi to cancel the services this [redacted]. Are the local/city/state health departments [redacted] doing any contract tracing?” Fauci responded to Joshua Gordon, the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), who asked if services should be canceled.
Fauci Recommended Canceling Religious ‘Services’ March 5, Okayed Campaign Rallies, Cruise Ships for Healthy 4 Days After pic.twitter.com/s8oGJjr24W
“Should I counsel them to cancel service this Friday/Saturday? I’m hoping you can spare a bit of time for this advice, [redacted]… PSS great job today in the hearing,” Gordon asked.