America started a war, spent billions & changed the world after 9/11. Every year in the US, >1,400 kids (one tower) die by VERY PREVENTABLE firearm suicide (not all suicides, mind you), and its only gotten worse in the past 10 years. You are a contradiction, America.

=-=-=-=-=-=-= Major release! =--=--=--=--= pediatricsuicides.ca I have compiled the worlds largest database of pediatric suicide information, consisting of 137 countries, from 1952-2025. In total, 27.64 BILLION person-years of data are represented. /1

=-=-=-=-=-=-= Major release! =--=--=--=--= pediatricsuicides.ca I have compiled the worlds largest database of pediatric suicide information, consisting of 137 countries, from 1952-2025. In total, 27.64 BILLION person-years of data are represented. /1

RFK Jr has a particular perspective on healthcare that is formed by his own personal experiences and tragedies. Let’s explore it on this week’s episode of the podcast. With @melodyschreiber.com & @tylerblack.bsky.social

Deprescribing & Deparenting RFK Jr. set his sights on antidepressants & we're not stoked about it. I’m joined by @melodyschreiber.com and @tylerblack.bsky.social to discuss the federal push to curb SSRI prescribing and what it really means for patients. Links: tinyurl.com/546wfcdx

Just listened to another excellent episode @kavehmd.bsky.social, where they discuss RFK Jr.’s dangerous views on mental healthcare and SSRIs. This episode stars @melodyschreiber.com & @tylerblack.bsky.social, the former an incredibly diligent health journalist and the latter an A++ psychiatrist.

Deprescribing & Reparenting: Behind RFK Jr.'s Mental Health Agenda

Podcast Episode · The House of Pod · May 26 · 59m

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Congratulations! Trump is now the most unpopular president ever at this stage of the term.

ASK ABOUT MAID! I am a suicidologist & have testified to the Canadian Senate on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). I formally invite everyone on X to "ask me anything"* (RULES BELOW). There is a lot of misinformation going around about Canada's laws and policies, and I'd like to help. Ask away!

Share this as far as wide as you can - RFK Jr's history is not "pro-safety", it's antivax. youtube.com/watch?v=fx3Q...

You nailed it @tylerblack.bsky.social. This is the disposition of the modern man. We must learn how to counter it. The truth is that these kind of people, and there are now many of them in the world, are dangerous.

Donald Trump’s surgeon general pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, has largely flown under the radar for her past vaccine advocacy. But the reporting has missed her promotion of hydroxychloroquine, vaccine skepticism, anti-mask narratives, and supplements. But we’ve got you covered.

From the Front Lines to the Fringes: What You Need to Know About Donald Trump’s Surgeon General Pick

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat went from the mainstream to promoting hydroxychloroquine, encouraging vaccine hesitancy, and selling supplements.

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Made me laugh.

Common American myths (🧵): - anyone can make it - business owners are job creators - regulation is bad for the economy - unions now irrelevant - capitalism & socialism incompatible

Mortality Epidemiology, UK 1982-2022 In the past 41 years, there have been substantial reductions in mortality at every age. Modern medicine, which includes vaccination, medications, surgeries, therapies, and approaches, as well as public health initiatives, have saved lives.

🏳️‍⚧️FAQ for posterity: Why do you use pronouns in your bio? Because it's an easy way to promote inclusivity & to increase awareness of gender expression. It costs me nothing, &because I work with kids who are establishing their identity it shows that I don't make assumptions. /1

Swap out “the right” for “antipsychiatry” and it’s the same valid point. Just a matter of time ‘til the trolling starts? @dranniehickox.bsky.social @jonathanstea.bsky.social @sameihuda.bsky.social @tylerblack.bsky.social @profrobhoward.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

The Right Has a Bluesky Problem

The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.

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👏Suicides continue to fall in Canada👏 Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, there has been an ongoing decline (well past periods of pandemic) in suicide rates in Canada. Going to the end of 2023, we can see significant decreases. /1

I didn't know it snowed in Texas today. Man... Climate change!

Want to learn Japanese? My online teacher, Aki, has some available slots. She's lovely and thorough, and I really enjoy it. I've seen her for seven years now! If you tell her I sent you, you'll get no discount but she will smile and make fun of me. aki-sensei.com

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A panorama I did of the Flame Nebula, Horsehead Nebula, Running Man Nebula, and Orion Nebula. Also just testing to see how Bluesky handles media. #astrophotography

Battling Election Misinformation Part 2: "The Mandate" Contrary to media/republican pronouncements, the election of Donald Trump was one of the narrowest (by popular vote, +1.73%) in history, with only 7 elections since 1800 being narrower. /1

So aside from my favourite people moving here, what is "better" about bluesky? Like, specifically, what's in place for this space to not just descend into X in a year?

We are going to have to at some point have honest conversations about weaponized disinformation as a threat to human life. Adult, mature conversations. Not ones that say "but my free speech" or quote some slaveowner from the 1700s. Ones that recognize that disinformation kills.

"[AIDS] is not being caused by a virus. It's not a virus... These people are dying because of 'poppers'... they were people who were part of a gay lifestyle... " "This is not a viral disease, but it's a disease that is environmental." - HHS Secretary Nominee RFK Jr /1

Hey world, I'm joining blue sky. Does anyone know if there are good cross-posting apps as I still post on the bad place?

I blame video games for all French Riots French Revolution? People trying to change the world a la Space Channel 5 July Revolution? Spillover from a Mario Kart tournament Champagne Riots? More like Single Player Campaign riots https://gamerant.com/french-president-macron-riots-video-games-blame/

French President Macron Says Rioters Have Been 'Intoxicated' by Video Games

France's President Macron blames video games and social media for the three nights of violent clashes that followed a controversial police shooting.

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Episode 187: Undercooked Very fun chat with Dan Ahdoot about his new book, how being premed prepared him for stand-up & how to return food to the best restaurant in the world. apple.co/45zEHeG bit.ly/hop187-google spoti.fi/45BBTxC bit.ly/hop187-stitcher

Mythbusting suicide: Age Have you ever heard the wisdom that "suicide increases with age?" How about "suicide is more common in the very young and very old?" Let's bust that myth harrrrrrrd. Please read & subscribe! https://suicidology.substack.com/p/mythbusting-suicide-the-bimodal-distribution

Mythbusting Suicide: The Ages of Suicide

Statistics fail to demonstrate that suicide is "more common in kids and the elderly"

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My latest post, a breakdown of youth suicides in my jurisdiction (BC, Canada). A lot of our findings go against some narratives, so I think it's an interesting read! Check it out, and subscribe if you want more!

A breakdown of youth suicides

A systematic review of 5 years of youth suicide in British Columbia reveals important highlights.

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