A recent clinical trial found that a single dose of ketamine increases morning cortisol levels in suicidal patients for up to 24 hours, potentially explaining the drug's rapid antidepressant and anti-suicidal effects. The finding adds to understanding of ketamine's therapeutic mechanisms beyond its original use as an anesthetic.
South Korea has implemented AI-powered cameras on Seoul's Han River bridges to detect potential suicide attempts, while researchers in the U.S. are developing AI algorithms that use physiological signals and emergency room data to identify individuals at risk of suicide.
The Trump administration is moving to relaunch the specialized LGBTQ+ option for the 988 crisis intervention hotline after initially ending it, but The Trevor Project, the nonprofit that helped pioneer the service, is being excluded from eligibility to operate it.
A new study shows that suicide rates among young people dropped 11% following the U.S. launch of the 988 national suicide and crisis hotline, with increased calls to the hotline correlating with reduced suicide deaths.
Google updated its Gemini AI assistant to more effectively direct users to mental health resources during moments of crisis, following a wrongful death lawsuit alleging its chatbot contributed to a user's distress.
