A new study shows an association between visits to the emergency department of a hospital with medical complaints and an increased risk of suicide in patients between the ages of 15 and 29.
According to researchers, the study’s findings underscore the importance of emergency departments (EDs) in suicide prevention.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth, with mental disorders and substance abuse as the two leading risk factors. Approximately 40 percent of those above 16...
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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/12/16/er-visits-linked-to-increased-suicide-risk-for-teens-young-adults/141190.html
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