Posts by Former NIMH Director Thomas Insel about Suicide Prevention
- Viewing the STARRS Data
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By Thomas Insel on
Last week, two important research events unfolded without fanfare and without headlines. June 30 marked the end of the first phase of Army STARRS, the largest study of mental health risk and resilience ever conducted among military personnel. July 1 marked the release of Army STARRS data for use by the broad scientific community.
- Targeting Suicide
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By Thomas Insel on
Suicide only occasionally makes the national news, but it is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Dr. Insel talks about the need for research targeted directly at suicide and recent efforts to raise awareness and marshal research.
- Suicide: a Global Issue
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By Thomas Insel on
Dr. Insel discusses a newly released World Health Organization World Suicide Report, an overview of the impact of and factors involved in suicide globally and strategies for preventing suicide.
- Robin Williams
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By Thomas Insel on
In referring to the recent death of Robin Williams, Dr. Insel talks about the continuing need for research to develop better treatments for serious mental illness.
- Funding Research – It Takes a Village
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In his blog, Dr. Insel talks about the importance of recent large philanthropic gifts to fund basic research on the brain.
- A New Research Agenda for Suicide Prevention
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By Thomas Insel on
Dr. Insel discusses the impetus behind a newly released prioritized agenda for research on suicide prevention, and what the task force that developed the agenda hopes to achieve in terms of reducing suicide rates.
- Healing Invisible Wounds: An Action Plan
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In his blog, Dr. Insel talks about the National Research Action Plan, an effort announced by President Obama aimed at improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions and traumatic brain injury in military personnel.
- Getting Serious About Mental Illnesses
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By Thomas Insel on
Dr. Insel explains the nuances of the term, “serious mental illness.”
- Strategy on Suicide Prevention
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Dr. Insel provides context for a new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
- Preventing Suicide, One Employer at a Time
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Dr. Insel discusses recent efforts made by the NFL and other employers to help prevent suicides, and the importance of suicide prevention research.
- Recognizing Those Who Have Served
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By Thomas Insel on
For Veterans Day, Dr. Insel discusses meeting the mental health needs of those who have so honorably served our country.
- Bending the Curve on Suicide
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By Thomas Insel on
Dr. Insel gives an update in our efforts to reduce suicide in America.
- NIMH Impact on Public Health
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By Thomas Insel on
NIMH research can have a significant impact on public health through innovations and projects that cross the four objectives outlined in NIMH’s Strategic Plan.
- The Under-recognized Public Health Crisis of Suicide
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By Thomas Insel on
Dr. Insel discusses various approaches to the prevention of suicide and what research has revealed on risk and treatment of related mental disorders. Also, HHS announces a new Alliance for Suicide Prevention, which will coordinate a full court press across Federal agencies.
- Army Suicide Study Kicks into Gear
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By Thomas Insel on
Dr. Insel provides an update on NIMH's and the U.S. Army's efforts to reduce suicide in the military.
- Reducing Suicide in the Military
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By Thomas Insel on
The U.S. Army recently released new suicide data for December 2009. Last month, there were 10 potential suicides among active duty soldiers, nine of which are pending confirmation. When added to the data for the rest of the year, the total number of reported suicides for 2009 among active duty soldiers is 160, 114 of which have been confirmed. By comparison, in 2008 there were 140 suicides among active duty soldiers.