The best way to prevent suicide is to treat the underlying psychiatric disorder, Brent said.
The lack of good data makes it almost impossible to resolve the ancient controversy over whether antidepressants prevent suicide.
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Fortunately, there are measures we can take to prevent suicide.
If we pay for the research that can uncover the mysteries of the brain, strive to understand what helps prevent suicide in diverse populations and are committed to helping those at risk receive the treatment they need, we can prevent the losses -- one life at a time.
The National Suicide Prevent Lifeline can also be reached at 800 273-TALK (8255).
It said his cell was fitted with surveillance cameras designed to prevent incidents such as suicide.
Kevorkian was originally charged with murder, assisted suicide, and delivery of a controlled substance, but prosecutors dropped the assisted suicide charge to prevent the defense from presenting evidence about Youk's pain and suffering.
He said of course we will respect the wishes of the Iraqi government, but also urged them to understand that it's designed to prevent what he called the awful wave of suicide bombings that have hit Baghdad in the last couple of weeks.
To prevent the defense from using that evidence, prosecutors dropped the assisted suicide charge against Kevorkian, handicapping his defense strategy.
It also oversees a national campaign to prevent cybercrime and bullying--an issue that recently drove several Korean celebrities to suicide.
Majorie Wallace, chief executive of the mental health charity SANE, said they want to see a community suicide watch to monitor people who have been released from hospital and to prevent further deaths.
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