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That caveat about this only covering the first few months of the pandemic is actually important. I know that Japan for example has seen a substantial rise in su
by makomk 6y ago
That caveat about this only covering the first few months of the pandemic is actually important. I know that Japan for example has seen a substantial rise in suicides but it happened after the time period covered by this article (though well before it was actually published).
- DanBC 6y agoYes. One of the authors is very clear that this is early data. https://twitter.com/ProfLAppleby/status/1382248431272480769?s=20 https://twitter.com/ProfLAppleby/status/1382248431272480769?... What is message from our new paper showing no rise in suicide in pandemic? •early figures, risks remain, #suicideprevention still a priority •main risk is economic downturn - protecting income, jobs, housing vital •MH care & community supports needed for those most at risk https://twitter.com/ProfLAppleby/status/1382257477111140358?s=20 https://twitter.com/ProfLAppleby/status/1382257477111140358?... Some cautions re our new paper on suicide post-Covid •England data not included, to be reported soon •mainly rich countries, impact may be greater in poorer parts of world •early figs, we are still in mid-pandemic •no analysis by age, race or region