Hope over the Horizon: Improving Depression Outcomes and Reducing Suicide Risk. Join us for our annual marquee event where leading experts from Columbia share invaluable insights into breakthroughs in depression and suicide research and clinical care. https://t.co/s8ZNDePZ5R

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We asked @DrJohnMann, who studies the neurobiology of suicidal behavior, to share some signs of suicidal intent. Learn these important signs and resources available available if you're concerned about a loved one.

“Researchers have also found signs of mitochondrial dysfunction in individuals with mental health disorders such as depression.” Read more on this research from @ColumbiaPsych’s @CarolineTrumpff & @MitoPsychoBio:

June is national Men’s Health Month, and @ColumbiaPsych’s Dr. Joseph Alukal, shares tips including the importance of regular health screenings and symptoms to be mindful about. https://t.co/ygijnzAAar

“New research, however, suggests the mere recollection of a time you were angry may be harmful to your heart… Impaired vascular function is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke,” lead author Dr. Daichi Shimbo of @ColumbiaMed shared. https://t.co/ouJ9MS0MSJ

The mental health crisis in America isn't just a public health issue... it's costing the US economy billions, according to new research from @Columbia_Biz professor @Boaz_Abramson. The economic impact is "comparable to that of a recession." Read more: https://t.co/otl9ZgWOYY

Join our team @ColumbiaPsych as a research assistant and work on a @NIMHgov projects focused on #depression and #suicide (Full time: https://t.co/pGGAx8fetP~; Part-Time: https://t.co/KWzMGFHNed~). Please RT!

Barbara H. Stanley, PhD, a trailblazing psychologist and researcher, was recognized posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award from @afspnational at its annual research dinner. https://t.co/6BTBNzmpMT

"Suicidal crises are often quite fleeting, and that’s why a safety planning approach is so useful. Safety cards are a great tool. You work with the patient to identify steps they can take when they are in crisis..." @DrJohnMann via @CarlatPsych. https://t.co/AdnIIdSub4

“Dr. Hellerstein, a professor of clinical psychiatry @ColumbiaPsych, notes that patients who come off antidepressants too quickly can experience “brain zaps” & other side effects and that a subset of individuals may need to take antidepressants long term.” https://t.co/yBgNTF47Pl

Congrats to @Jackie_Kirsh on receiving the 2024 Glassman Award @ColumbiaPsych for for her paper focused on neural markers that prospective predict anhedonia ( https://t.co/cOjzYBy0Yd). This is richly deserved!

There are five distinct suicide profiles linked to varying signs of suicidal intent and risks. 🧵1/11

Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs: what you really need to know about antidepressant via @nytimes. https://t.co/yBgNTF47Pl

"The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a bold new 10-year, comprehensive, whole-of-society approach to suicide prevention that provides concrete recommendations for addressing gaps in the suicide prevention field." https://t.co/AQgFiD8XEr

Yesterday we shared evidenced-based, practical communication and resilience practices with @hostageus staff. They are doing incredible work to support families who have loved ones taken and kidnapped overseas.

@YunyuXiaoPhD Thank you for this original and creative paper. The only way to prevent more suicide deaths at hot spots like #Vessel is by preventive engineering solutions like barriers or safety nets.

“Suicide prevention strategies may be more effective when tailored to different suicide profiles bc integrated care enhances the detection & treatment of comorbid mental health conditions, substance & alcohol use disorders, and physical health problems.” https://t.co/ONeIGGR17W

“By following people through the postpartum year, our findings elucidate how many individuals with mental health symptoms fall through the cracks and don’t ever receive the care they need,” said senior researcher Jamie Daw of @ColumbiaMed. https://t.co/2EWqsTkBFH

There is still time to submit an abstract to the @youthsuicideres fifth annual conference! Submission deadline is April 22. Top three rated abstracts fitting the conference theme will each receive a $500 prize. Go to https://t.co/z40qZv0WgM, for more information

Congrats @CarterFunkhous1 on receiving a prestigious @KlingensteinOrg fellowship to design single session interventions for youth #depression. Wonderful mentorship and research opportunities with @JSchleiderPhD and @ColumbiaPsych to bridge the needs to access gap! #HealthEquity