News
Why we are talking about Sleep and Suicide
At JKBF we’ve been following the topic of sleep closely, as increasing evidence shows disordered sleep may be a modifiable, biological risk factor for suicide. Since we know that college students often have poor sleep patterns and show increasing levels of mental health concerns, we were pleased to partner with Active Minds to bring sleep […]
Self Care in the time of COVID-19
by Stina Peterson Changes in routine, financial strain and uncertainty, health risks, and even access to toilet paper caused by the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the world have brought uncertainty and anxiety upon many of us. While a variety of feelings can arise out of this situation, focusing on the things we can control, […]
Metabolic differences provide biological clues and treatment potential for suicide
We often speak of mental health concerns in the context of ‘chemical imbalances’ and many of us are aware that levels of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, have been found to be altered in those with mental health conditions. We don’t yet know why or how, and rarely does someone go looking for the answer in an individual patient. […]
Check out News from the Web!
JKBF has launched a new resource, News from the Web, and we encourage you to take a look! News from the Web features a collection of links to news articles from mainstream press, university newsrooms, and online magazines that highlight issues of interest to mental health and suicide. These articles feature research findings and insights […]
Suicide Numbers continue to increase
Today the CDC released their Mortality Statistics for 2018 and once again, the news is sobering. Even though the US death rate decreased by 1.1% and life expectancy showed a marginal improvement, the suicide death rate is up 1.4% to 14.2 deaths per 100,000. Death rates decreased in six categories, and suicide was one of only […]