The impact of transitions from employment to retirement on suicidal behaviour among older aged Australians

ConclusionTransition from employment to retirement may be an important precipitating factor for suicidal behaviour, affected by current and previous mental health status. Services and programs facilitating continued or re-employment in older age, and adjustment to the transition from employment to retirement may prevent suicidal behaviour.
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research