2017
DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2017.1378716
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Increased suicides during new year, but not during Christmas in Sweden: analysis of cause of death data 2006–2015

Abstract: The noted increase in suicide on NYD is in line with previous research from other countries. However, the decrease in suicides on the day before NYD suggests a delay rather than a spontaneous increase of suicides. Possible mechanisms to explain this phenomenon are discussed, such as the "broken promise effect", increased alcohol consumption, or lower help-seeking and accessibility to care.

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“…In such a way, these events can lead to a sense of hope and create expectations that are not met. This type of situation could be aggravated by a lack of social contacts [ 14 ] and/or by a more limited access to care and help [ 33 ], a situation that often occurs during holidays when services are closed or have reduced working hours [ 15 ]. Therefore, adding this negative emotional impact to the lack of social support could be a relevant risk factor, and have a greater impact in people with some affective disorder.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In such a way, these events can lead to a sense of hope and create expectations that are not met. This type of situation could be aggravated by a lack of social contacts [ 14 ] and/or by a more limited access to care and help [ 33 ], a situation that often occurs during holidays when services are closed or have reduced working hours [ 15 ]. Therefore, adding this negative emotional impact to the lack of social support could be a relevant risk factor, and have a greater impact in people with some affective disorder.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Utenlandske studier tyder på at det generelt er mindre psykiatrisk sykdom og selvmord i julen (5,6). I Østerrike og Sverige har man funnet lave tall for selvmord på julaften, men høye tall nyttårsdagen (7,8). Også i Norge er forekomsten av psykiske problemer lavere i julen enn nyttår.…”
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“…Det var også en betydelig overrepresentasjon av forgiftninger nyttårsnatten, og det er rimelig å anta at også andre rusmidler enn alkohol har bidratt til dette. En annen forklaring på økte psykiske problemer i nyttårshelgen kan vaere effekten av forventningsbrudd, hvor juleferien kanskje ikke ble det man hadde forestilt seg på forhånd (7,8).…”
Section: Diskusjonunclassified