Tyler Black, MD
@tylerblack.bsky.social
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Suciidologist, and researcher.
Science, Astrophotography, Japan, and Data geek. (he/him)
Please subscribe: suicidology.substack.com
Science, Astrophotography, Japan, and Data geek. (he/him)
Please subscribe: suicidology.substack.com
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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.
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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.
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.
September 10, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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.
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.
Reposted by Tyler Black, MD
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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.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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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.
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Major release!
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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.
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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.
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Major release!
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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.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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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.
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Major release!
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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.
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Reposted by Tyler Black, MD
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
With @melodyschreiber.com & @tylerblack.bsky.social
May 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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
With @melodyschreiber.com & @tylerblack.bsky.social
Reposted by Tyler Black, MD
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
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
May 26, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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
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
Reposted by Tyler Black, MD
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.
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
podcasts.apple.com
May 27, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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.
This episode stars @melodyschreiber.com & @tylerblack.bsky.social, the former an incredibly diligent health journalist and the latter an A++ psychiatrist.
Congratulations! Trump is now the most unpopular president ever at this stage of the term.
May 26, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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!
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!
April 24, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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!
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...
youtube.com/watch?v=fx3Q...
youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:49 AM
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...
youtube.com/watch?v=fx3Q...
Reposted by Tyler Black, MD
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.
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.
December 4, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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.
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.
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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.
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.
www.importantcontext.news
December 5, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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.
But the reporting has missed her promotion of hydroxychloroquine, vaccine skepticism, anti-mask narratives, and supplements.
But we’ve got you covered.
Common American myths (🧵):
- anyone can make it
- business owners are job creators
- regulation is bad for the economy
- unions now irrelevant
- capitalism & socialism incompatible
- anyone can make it
- business owners are job creators
- regulation is bad for the economy
- unions now irrelevant
- capitalism & socialism incompatible
November 29, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Common American myths (🧵):
- anyone can make it
- business owners are job creators
- regulation is bad for the economy
- unions now irrelevant
- capitalism & socialism incompatible
- 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.
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.
November 28, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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.
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.
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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.
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November 28, 2024 at 6:27 PM
🏳️⚧️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.
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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.
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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...
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.
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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...
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...
👏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.
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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.
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November 20, 2024 at 6:14 AM
👏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.
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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.
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I didn't know it snowed in Texas today. Man... Climate change!
November 20, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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
If you tell her I sent you, you'll get no discount but she will smile and make fun of me.
aki-sensei.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:28 AM
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
If you tell her I sent you, you'll get no discount but she will smile and make fun of me.
aki-sensei.com
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
#astrophotography
November 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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
#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.
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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.
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November 19, 2024 at 2:59 AM
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.
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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.
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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?
November 18, 2024 at 4:19 AM
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.
Ones that recognize that disinformation kills.
November 16, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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.
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
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"This is not a viral disease, but it's a disease that is environmental."
- HHS Secretary Nominee RFK Jr
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November 16, 2024 at 3:22 PM
"[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
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"This is not a viral disease, but it's a disease that is environmental."
- HHS Secretary Nominee RFK Jr
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