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Suicide Ideation Can Be Contagious
The CDC - reports - more than 45,000 people die each year by suicide. For every one successful suicide, 25 people make unsuccessful attempts. While the highest suicide rates are among the middle-aged and elderly, clusters of suicides sometimes occur in teens and young adults. Some - research - suggests that under the right conditions, suicidal ideation can actually become “contagious.” Many studies...
September 20, 2021
Some People Remain Contagious Long After COVID-19 Symptoms
Typically, when we get sick, many of us are careful to stay away from others while we have a fever and symptoms so we don’t spread the illness. But a -study- has reported that it may be possible to spread the novel coronavirus even after we’ve begun to feel better and are no longer experiencing symptoms. And this could account for the difficulty of containment. How long might you be contagious after...
June 19, 2020
How to Safely Travel During an Outbreak
During viral outbreaks, we are reminded of how vulnerable we can be as a community on both a local and a global basis. Reactions to viruses have brought entire cities to a screeching halt, closed schools, shut down production lines and cleaned off store shelves. But not everyone has the ability to shelter in place until the threat passes. If you or someone you love is among those who must commute outside...
March 3, 2020
Mass Shootings Are Contagious
The U.S. currently averages one gun-related mass killing every two weeks, with school shootings reported about once every month. With so much violence in the news, it’s only natural to wonder if we’re seeing new trends. Researchers have been studying the numbers, and they’ve found that these shootings can actually be “contagious.” - One research team, led by Sherry Towers, a professor and statistician...
June 22, 2018