Suicide watch incidents in Louisiana prisons are 29% greater on days when the maximum heat index reaches 80°F to 89°F and 36% greater on days when the index climbs into the 90°F-103°F range.
Autism has been linked to significantly higher rates of self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or suicide attempts and deaths. However, the reason for this elevated risk remains unclear.
Britain is reviewing the diabetes and a weight-loss medications after some patients reported suicidal or self-harming thoughts, 2 weeks after similar action by the EU.
The 11-item Oxford Suicide Assessment Tool for Self-harm (OxSATS) can accurately predict suicide in the 6 to 12 months after an episode of nonfatal self-harm.