Review
Psychiatry
Sandersan Onie, Xun Li, Morgan Liang, Arcot Sowmya, Mark Erik Larsen
Summary: The review found that CCTV and video have primarily been used in 3 ways: (1) to identify risk factors for suicide (eg, inferring depression from facial expressions), (2) understanding suicide after an attempt (eg, forensic applications), and (3) as part of an intervention (eg, using computer vision and automated systems to identify if a suicide attempt is in progress). Furthermore, work in progress demonstrates how we can identify behaviors prior to an attempt at a hotspot, an important gap identified by papers in the literature.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yu Vera Men, Tai-Chung Lam, Cheuk Yui Yeung, Paul Siu Fai Yip
Summary: Younger age, metastasis/recurrent status, head and neck cancer, psychiatric comorbidities, and opioid-based painkiller usage increased the odds of suicide among cancer sufferers, while being diagnosed with liver cancer, high numbers of outpatient attendances, and high numbers of inpatient days decreased the odds of suicide.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ziyi Cai, Alvin Junus, Qingsong Chang, Paul S. F. Yip
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to determine case fatality rates for different suicide methods, highlighting the wide variation in lethality. The findings emphasize the importance of restricting highly lethal methods based on local context in suicide prevention efforts.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Communication
Florian Arendt
Summary: Recent evidence from the USA suggests a statistical relationship between opioid-related overdose deaths and Google searches for the term "fentanyl", highlighting the potential for using Internet search engines to provide warning messages and professional help to prevent unintentional and suicidal overdoses. This intervention, based on high daily search volumes, could be a promising addition to existing opioid harm-reduction strategies.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicole T. M. Hill, Roz Walker, Karl Andriessen, Hamza Bouras, Shawn R. Tan, Punam Amaratia, Alix Woolard, Penelope Strauss, Yael Perry, Ashleigh Lin
Summary: This study examined the perceived effectiveness of the Primary Care Navigator (PCN) model for people bereaved by suicide and found that it provides acute support, connects individuals to the community, and helps prevent suicide. The study also highlighted the importance of providing referral pathways and information on grief and suicide loss in the immediate aftermath of a suicide.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yu Vera Men, Cheuk Yui Yeung, Paul Siu Fai Yip
Summary: The study found that an increase in the unemployment rate was associated with a higher suicide rate among employed individuals but a lower suicide rate among the unemployed. Different groups have different needs in terms of suicide prevention, and targeted measures should be provided accordingly.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Justin P. Dube, Martin M. Smith, Simon B. Sherry, Paul L. Hewitt, Sherry H. Stewart
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased rates of suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and self-harm, with younger people, women, and individuals from democratic countries being the most susceptible. Strong government protections and best practices in suicide prevention are urgently needed to reduce suicide behaviors during the pandemic.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Jose Eduardo Rodriguez-Otero, Xiana Campos-Mourino, David Meilan-Fernandez, Sarai Pintos-Bailon, Graciela Cabo-Escribano
Summary: Research has shown that risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior mainly focus on the individual, while suicide prevention strategies tend to follow individual models derived from risk factor studies. However, it is suggested that suicide prevention strategies should incorporate more relational, community, and social interventions to broaden their perspective.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Debanjan Banerjee, Jagannatha Rao Kosagisharaf, T. S. Sathyanarayana Rao
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in mental health issues such as psychiatric disorders and suicidal behavior. Various populations, including frontline workers, elderly, migrants, homeless individuals and those with pre-existing mental disorders, substance abuse and family history of suicides, may face higher risks of suicide.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dovile Grigiene, Paulius Skruibis, Said Dadasev, Jurgita Rimkeviciene, Danute Gailiene
Summary: This study examines the impact of masculinity on suicidal behavior in men. The results show that higher gender self-confidence is associated with lower suicide risk. In men with lower gender self-definition, the effect of gender self-acceptance on suicidality is larger. The findings suggest that a smaller part of masculinity in one's identity and a negative view of one's masculinity cumulatively increase suicide risk.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
G. Scaioli, G. Lo Moro, P. F. Galvagno, R. Siliquini, F. Bert, G. Giacomini
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the compliance of Italian newspapers with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for reporting suicide news. It found that Italian newspapers do not adhere completely to these recommendations, which can potentially lead to imitation effects. Public health professionals should raise awareness among decision-makers and journalists about the importance of these recommendations.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. J. Morgan, R. Roberts, A. J. Mackinnon, L. Reifels
Summary: This study found evidence of an average reduction in suicide rates following the establishment of suicide prevention networks in Australian communities. These findings support the effectiveness of empowering local communities to take action to prevent suicide.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joel Paris
Summary: The most robust evidence for suicide prevention comes from reducing access to means. Population-based strategies are more effective than high-risk strategies focusing on patients with suicidal ideas or attempts.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Viktor Voros, Sandor Fekete, Zsuzsanna Szabo, Eszter Torma, Agnes Nagy, Judit Fekete, Tamas Tenyi, Peter Osvath
Summary: This study examined the Internet use patterns of patients with depressive disorders and found that many of them had encountered suicide-related content while browsing the Internet, with a portion intentionally searching for such content. These suicide-related Internet users tend to be younger, unmarried, and more likely to have suicidal thoughts, believing that they may attempt suicide in the future. Among patients with depressive disorders, the frequent use of the Internet and preference for online help-seeking may provide an opportunity to prevent suicidal behavior in a high-risk subgroup. However, further research is needed.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ting Huay Ooi, Taronish H. Irani, Katherine A. Hermes, Cheryl L. Meyer
Summary: Witnessed suicides can have devastating effects on individuals who observe them. McDowell et al. were the only researchers to create a taxonomy for the motivations of individuals who died by suicide in front of witnesses. Their categories, based on 50 cases within a military population, included reciprocal abandonment, violent divorce, Russian roulette, and homicidal rage. The present study examined 100 witnessed suicides that occurred between 2000 and 2009 in a non-military population, updating some terminology and creating a new category of legal entanglement, providing further understanding of the characteristics of individuals who end their lives in front of witnesses.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)