Understanding and Detecting the Signs of Serious Mental Illness and Suicidal Ideation

• By: Rola Aamar, PhD Relias
• July 19th, 2023
• mental health screening, serious mental illness, suicidal ideation, suicide, suicide risk assessment, Summer 2023 Issue, warning signs
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Serious mental illness and suicidal ideation are two of the largest problems in American healthcare today. In fact, while one-in-five American adults have any mental illness, approximately 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. are affected by serious mental illness, or a mental illness that significantly...

How Mental Health Stigma Drives Suicide Risk

• By: Tony Salvatore Montgomery County Emergency Service
• July 14th, 2022
• mental health, self-harm, stigma, suicidal ideation, suicidal intent, suicide, suicide prevention, suicide risk, Summer 2022 Issue, wellness
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The inter-relationship between suicide risk, mental illness, and stigma against mental illness is multi-faceted and strong. Both mental illness and suicide are highly stigmatized. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) identifies mental illness as a significant risk factor for...