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Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy show no link with suicide

A preliminary review of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity shows no link with suicidal thoughts or actions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. 

But the agency also said officials cannot definitively rule out that “a small risk may exist” and that they’ll continue to look into reports regarding more than a dozen drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. Patients taking the drugs should report any concerns to health care providers, the FDA said.
https://apnews.com/article/wegovy-ozempic-obesity-suicide-thoughts-fda-fbe7b158e78c199f8f8d3a551dcaa60d

Merry Christmas from CNMRI

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

This season, while filled with joy and celebration for many, can also bring challenges. If you find yourself needing support, here’s a list of essential mental health resources available during the holidays. Don’t hesitate to seek help if needed.

(Thank you Lisa Blount Rochester for this helpful list!)

Gun-Related Suicides at All Time High

When there are more firearms, there are more firearm suicides

More than half of all gun deaths in the United States are suicides – 27,000 in 2022!

The rate of suicides involving guns in the United States has reached the highest level since officials began tracking it more than 50 years ago, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.