Caffeine Contrasts: Coffee, Energy Drinks, and Suicide Risk Screening - Frankly Speaking Ep 458

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-458 Overview: In this episode, we explore the relationship between caffeine consumption and suicide risk. Hear how coffee may offer protective effects—while energy drinks raise concern—and gain practical tips for screening patients for caffeine and substance use as part of suicide risk assessment in primary care. Episode resource links: Low, C.E.; Chew, N.S.M.; Loke, S.; Tan, J.Y.; Phee, S.; Lee, A.R.Y.B.; Ho, C.S.H. Association of Coffee and Energy Drink Intake with Suicide Attempts and Suicide Ideation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2025, 17, 1911. https://doi.org/10.3390/ nu17111911   Costantino, A., Maiese, A., Lazzari, J., Casula, C., Turillazzi, E., Frati, P., & Fineschi, V. (2023). The Dark Side of Energy Drinks: A Comprehensive Review of Their Impact on the Human Body. Nutrients, 15(18), 3922. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15183922 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]