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peter pratt retweeted
New updated guidance from MHRA on #antidepressants. Updates include the following-
“The term “Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction” (“PSSD”) will be added to the PILs of antidepressants associated with a risk of sexual dysfunction that may continue even after the drug is stopped”
The MHRA is introducing a series of new measures to strengthen how risks associated with antidepressant medicines are communicated to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Read the full drug safety update here: brnw.ch/21x6qlr
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This week sees #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, Sep 10.
Worldwide there are >700,000 suicides/year. 3/4 occur in low- & middle-income countries.
Key prevention measures include treatment of mental illness, ⬇️access to suicide methods, improving emotional health of young people.
World Suicide Prevention Day returns on 10 September. This is the final year of our triennial theme, ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’.
Explore this year’s resources and plan your activity:
iasp.info/wspd/resources/
#WSPD2026 #ChangingTheNarrative
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Our recent national study of student suicide highlights prevention measures:
When a student is struggling academically, think mental health.
All staff - pastoral, academic & admin - should be trained in mental health & neurodiversity.
Short 🧵
thelancet.com/journals/lanps…
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Our new @NCISH_UK paper on Suspected suicide in higher education students in England is now available in @TheLancet Psychiatry [buff.ly/bZWeBee].
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So important, not just in major disasters but in every case.
In our recent study of student suicide, having heard from bereaved families, we called for a duty of candour to apply to universities.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz75…
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Government to transform Mental Health care with new strategy - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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Good news.
The UK's MHRA to strengthen warnings about the dependence potential of Z drugs, gabapentinoids and benzos and issue 'improved guidance on how to safely taper and stop use'. gov.uk/government/news/mhra-…
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Have you implemented our recommendations linked to lower patient suicide rates? Watch our short video about 10 ways to improve patient safety, and complete our Safer Services toolkit against your local audit data buff.ly/KUf9Bb0 buff.ly/079JK3x
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Explore our collection of mental health leaflets and factsheets for young people - great for your practice or to support someone you care about.
Use code BFTHIRDOFF to enjoy a discount! 💷
store.rcpsych.ac.uk/collecti…
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It’s often said suicidal men don’t ask for help.
But we found 2/3 middle-aged men who died by suicide had recent service contact, 1/3 in previous week.
We need to make these contacts count, be vigilant, enquire further.
@NCISH_UK study. #MensHealth
sites.manchester.ac.uk/ncish…
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Important thread on student suicides by @ProfLAppleby below. Thank you Louis for sharing and letting us know better methodology allows for clearer national data.
New figures on student suicide published today by @ONS for 2016-23, Eng & Wales.
Numbers are higher than previously reported, 160/yr on average. Not because they have actually risen but through better methodology.
Student suicide rates remain low compared to gen population. 🧵
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It can seem there are too many “campaign days” but #WorldSuicidePreventionDay matters.
First, because the stigma & shame of suicide remains strong in many places.
Second, because for bereaved families, this is a vital day of remembrance.
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Our website presents the most up-to-date suicide data, including all data we currently hold for deaths that occurred between 2012 and 2024 in the UK and Jersey. This will be updated on a quarterly basis as more data becomes available.
sites.manchester.ac.uk/ncish…
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Read a recently published paper led by our @BojanicLana on suicide-related internet use (SRIU) among suicidal mental health patients in the UK. This study underscores the dual role of SRIU as a source of support & a potential risk for MH patients mental.jmir.org/2025/1/e7045… @jmirpub
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Thinking differently about mental health: What counts as psychopathology? criticalpsychiatry.blogspot.…
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Our study of domestic violence & suicide by MH patients referenced in @guardian.
We need to ask every female patient if they are at risk of violence/abuse.
theguardian.com/society/2025…
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Rob Poole - scathing about the neglect in modern service structures of the patients who have the wrong kind of problems for our ‘specialist’ services
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Today has seen the publication of our report on the national review of HE student suicide deaths. Here, @ProfLAppleby explains the reports' key findings and recommendations.
Read the full report here > tinyurl.com/3zvzjdh7
peter pratt retweeted
Such a great turnout for our Gaming Disorder presentation @rcpsych Addictions Faculty Conference.
Our team at the National Centre for Gaming Disorders @NHSEngland has had over 1000 referrals. If you are experiencing harm from your gaming get in touch.
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NEW: Read our @NCISH_UK paper examining antecedents of suicide in veterans of the UK Armed Forces @DefenceHQ published in @BMJPublicHealth
bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/cont…
