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David Mrazek, M.D.
David Mrazek, M.D.
Dr. David A. Mrazek is chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., and a professor of psychiatry at College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. Dr. Mrazek has developed a federally funded psychiatric pharmacogenomics research program and implemented clinical psychiatric pharmacogenomics services at Mayo Clinic.
He has received numerous awards including the Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education from the American College of Psychiatrists and the Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association. He currently serves as chairman of the board of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Mrazek has focused his current efforts on using pharmacogenomics testing to improve clinical care. One of his specific goals is to decrease the risks of taking psychiatric medications.
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Sept. 16, 2009
Watch for warning signs of suicide
By David Mrazek, M.D.
What can you do to prevent suicide?
Talk to someone, ask for help.
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Don't feel that merely talking about suicide causes suicidal thinking. That's not the case.
Know the warning signs of suicide. We encourage people to pay attention to signs that might indicate someone is considering or planning to end their life. These signs include:
- Statements about hopelessness, helplessness or worthlessness.
- Sudden change from a depressed mood to a happier, calmer mood.
- Direct or indirect statements that reference death or dying.
- Giving away cherished possessions.
- Isolating oneself from friends or family.
- Making arrangements or setting one's affairs in order.
If someone is in immediate crisis, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). Don't hesitate to make such a call if you suspect that someone may be a danger to him or herself. It could save that person's life.
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