None of those are calculated to come anywhere close to the excess deaths caused by COVID. Overall, suicide rates in most countries either dipped or remained th

None of those are calculated to come anywhere close to the excess deaths caused by COVID. Overall, suicide rates in most countries either dipped or remained the same. [0][1] Whether or not police brutality saw an increase, its effect on mortality was negligible at population levels. As for the delay or avoidance of medical care, which did have statistical impact, that has been as severe in places that didn't have severe lockdowns as for places that did. Turns out if the medical system and hospitals become overwhelmed with a novel disease that has an effect on their ability to perform regular treatment too. Very, very few places did extended strict lockdowns. [0] https://www.statnews.com/2021/11/16/the-pandemic-didnt-increase-suicides-that-shouldnt-be-a-surprise/ https://www.statnews.com/2021/11/16/the-pandemic-didnt-incre... [1] https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/coronavirus-and-suicide/one-year-on-data-on-covid-19/what-do-we-know-about-coronavirus-and-suicide-risk/ https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/...