Researcher Matthew Nock pioneered the technique of using smartphone technology to survey high-risk adults and adolescents in real time. In a new study, Nock and his team report using the technology to predict 75 percent of suicide attempts in the week before they occurred.
Suicide is a social problem in many countries, and is a leading cause of death, especially among young people who have a lower risk of dying from illness. A new research team at Harvard University has reported success in predicting with 75% accuracy who will attempt suicide within the next week. Read more...