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From the article: > The suicide rate for children is twice what it is for children during months when school is in session than when it’s not in session,” acco
by cmroanirgo 7y ago
From the article:
> The suicide rate for children is twice what it is for children during months when school is in session than when it’s not in session,” according to Dr. Gray. “That’s true for suicide completion, suicide attempts and suicidal ideation, whereas for adults, it’s higher in the summer.
It seems that families are particularly under stress if such observances can be made. As a single white guy, I find this a bit alarming because I've always had this notion that a family unit would be an easier way to ride out deep depression, rather than not. It just goes to show.
- darkerside 7y agoUh, winter???
- Izkata 7y agoThe stats are school/not school, not summer/winter. If I had to guess, it's the daily socialization during school that reduces it from a baseline, rather than an increase during summer (as winter depression is often described).