Patterns of Suicide in the Context of COVID-19: Evidence From Three Australian States

Conclusion: Although our analysis found no evidence of an overall increase in suicides after the pandemic began, the picture is complex. The identified increase in suicide in young men indicates that the impact of the pandemic is likely unevenly distributed across populations. The increase in suicides in the context of unemployment reinforces the vital need for mitigation measures during COVID-19, and for ongoing monitoring of suicide as the pandemic continues.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research