by Melissa Gerson | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, some media outlets and mental health experts warned of a coming wave of increased suicide risks. Now, with more than a year and a half of the pandemic behind us, we can take stock: Have suicide attempts really skyrocketed? And...
by Melissa Gerson | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which makes it an important time to discuss the link between eating disorders and suicide. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United...
by Melissa Gerson | Sep 17, 2021 | Blog
During the month of September, mental health organizations all over the country honor National Suicide Prevention Month with an increased focus on education and suicide prevention. In the eating disorder community, an open dialogue about suicide is especially...
by Melissa Gerson | Nov 15, 2019 | Blog
With International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on the horizon, it’s important to recognize that suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm can be significant challenges for people dealing with eating disorders. For instance, people with an anorexia diagnosis...
by Melissa Gerson | Sep 29, 2018 | Blog
For Providers: Suicide Risk Assessment As we wind down September’s suicide prevention month, it’s a good time for those of us who treat eating disorders and other mental health conditions to evaluate our own suicide assessment skills and remind ourselves to be on the...
