Suicide has reached epidemic proportions in the US − yet medical students still don’t receive adequate training to treat suicidal patients
Close to half of those who die by suicide saw a primary care doctor within a month of their death.
Nathaly Shoua-Desmarais, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Well-Being and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Florida International University •
conversation
Feb. 1, 2024 • ~11 min
Feb. 1, 2024 • ~11 min
Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm
Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.
April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University •
conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 • ~9 min
Jan. 31, 2024 • ~9 min
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