Suicide is not selfish. Suicide is, normally, death caused by the illness of depression. It is the final symptom.

By @matthaig1

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Using a transgender youth's chosen name at work, at school, with friends, and at home reduces suicide attempts by 65%.

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It's a myth that talking about suicide gives somebody the idea. Research consistently shows that asking somebody about suicide, even several times a day, doesn't cause or increase suicidal thoughts.

By Stacey Freedenthal

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The article reports that brain imaging combined with artificial intelligence can distinguish young adults experiencing suicidal thoughts from healthy peers by examining how death-related concepts are represented in self-related brain regions. The approach uses fMRI patterns and machine learning to identify a neural signature linked to self-reference when processing death-related words. The findings suggest a measurable neurobiological basis for suicidal ideation, though current accuracy is not sufficient for clinical use.

This topic is of interest to psychology because it links cognitive processing of self and death to observable brain patterns, illustrating how mental states may manifest in neural representations and how advanced analytics can uncover these patterns.

Article Title: How “mindreading” AI detects hidden suicidal thoughts in the brains of young adults

Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/how-mindreading-ai-detects-hidden-suicidal-thoughts-in-the-brains-of-young-adults/

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Having a rough day? Place your hand on your heart. Feel that? That’s called purpose. You’re alive for a reason! Don’t give up!

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Alternatives to Self-Harm

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There is always another way.
You mean so much to this world.
You are loved even if you don't feel it right now.
You matter to this universe.

#REN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3JNtfi4Vb0

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Mental illness is real. It isn’t feeling sad. It isn’t self pity or ‘woe is me’. It is illness. Illness so bad it can make you feel you can’t get through another day or hour or minute. And in some cases it is fatal. Never be shamed for talking about what you are going through.

By Matt Haig (@matthaig1)

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