Posted on Feb 25, 2019
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When looking at the numbers of suicides at the state level the mountain west states have a disproportionate suicide rate than other states. Many have simply blamed this on high gun ownership rates however environmental factors like altitude may be in fact a major contributing factor affecting mental health in the region. I'm very curious on your thought of high altitude or other environmental factors as a contributing factor to mental health. Considering the elevation of A'stan this seems like something that needs to be brought into the mix -
http://www.surgir.ch/fr/content/around-3000-afghans-commit-suicide-every-year-%E2%80%93-80-women
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321219.php
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/suicide-mortality/suicide.htm
http://www.surgir.ch/fr/content/around-3000-afghans-commit-suicide-every-year-%E2%80%93-80-women
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321219.php
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/suicide-mortality/suicide.htm
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Posted 6 y ago
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Altitude. I think there is something to it. the evidence extends beyond just military. Many places at high altitude have higher than average suicide rates.
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SPC David S.
It appears that the VA is aware and is participating in research in conjunction with the USTAR program. Curious if this is why exercise helps promote mental health due to EPOC or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. As well it seems creatine is very helpful with depression however no one (big pharma) wants to fund research into a natural product.
https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_z5w236tn
https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_z5w236tn
Dietary Supplements May Treat Depression Caused by Living at High Altitude
The Intermountain West has some of the rates highest of suicide and depression in the U.S. Studies suggest that the statistics may result from changes in brain chemistry that occur when living at high altitude. Perry Renshaw, MBA, PhD, professor of psychiatry at the University of Utah, is investigating whether dietary supplements can alleviate high altitude depression that is resistant to treatment by standard SSRI antidepressants. He...
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