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Discover released coverage of our study of suicide attempt risk (and an external validation predicting suicidal ideation) in a condition known to be associated with increased risk of suicide, fibromyalgia. Thanks for tackling our small study of a complex, and nuanced problem. Much more to be done to turn this predictive approach into prevention.  …

Continue reading Discover: Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide Attempt in Fibromyalgia through Data Science

Thanks to Craig Boerner and this VUMC Reporter article for covering our recent manuscript looking at suicide attempt and suicidal ideation risk in fibromyalgia. Here's an excerpt by colleague (and manuscript first author), Dr. Lindsey McKernan: “[Suicide risk is] not just about risk factors, it is about what keeps people from hurting themselves, protective factors,” McKernan…

Continue reading VUMC Reporter – “More Doctor Visits Mean Fewer Suicide Attempts”