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Risk Factors Of Suicidal Phenomenon: Prevention And Intervention, Lisa M. Meyer
Risk Factors Of Suicidal Phenomenon: Prevention And Intervention, Lisa M. Meyer
Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Around the world suicide has caused more deaths per year than homicide or war (World Health Organization, 2002). Suicidal attempts (the person survives) and suicidal ideation (thinking seriously about suicide) are others dimensions of the suicide phenomenon. A number of risk factors have been considered as factors contributing to the increased likelihood of suicidal ideation, attempts, and completions. Sociological (external) factors and psychological (internal) factors have been considered in increasing suicidal risk. Beyond the individual factors research has also explained the family, social, and community aspects of the suicidal phenomenon. Helping professionals planning suicide intervention and prevention strategies need to …
Ketamine And Depression: A Review, Wesley C. Ryan, Cole J. Marta, Ralph J. Koek
Ketamine And Depression: A Review, Wesley C. Ryan, Cole J. Marta, Ralph J. Koek
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Ketamine, via intravenous infusions, has emerged as a novel therapy for treatment-resistant depression, given rapid onset and demonstrable efficacy in both unipolar and bipolar depression. Duration of benefit, on the order of days, varies between these subtypes, but appears longer in unipolar depression. A unique property is reduction in suicidality although data are more limited. Strategies to extend duration, via multiple doses, maintenance treatment, or subsequent augmenting medications have yielded mixed results. There is a relative paucity of data regarding alternate methods of administration such as intramuscular, intranasal, and oral routes, though preliminary results are promising. Adverse effects most reliably …