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A drug to prevent suicide associated with bipolar depression – ISRAEL21c

Every second of every day, someone in the world attempts suicide. NRx Pharmaceuticals is developing a drug for people whose suicidal thoughts stem from bipolar depression, the low mood phase associated with the severe mood swings of bipolar disorder. If clinical trials proceed as planned, the company hopes to bring the drug to market in […]

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Antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzos all increase suicide attempts in a new study

A new study a JAMA network open found that antidepressants do not prevent suicide. The researchers concluded that antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines were all associated with increased suicide attempts in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Mood stabilizers had no effect on suicide attempt rates. ADHD stimulant drugs were the only drug class associated with

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Celebrity suicide draws attention to depression

Coco Lee Man Photo: VCG The suicide of famous Chinese-American singer-songwriter Coco Lee Man after a long battle with depression caused a stir on Chinese social media, putting the spotlight on «smiling depression», a form of depression in which a person feels anxious but hides with a fake happy face. «Coco, you were a star

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