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            ‐19 and suicide in older adults

Wand, Anne; Peisah, Carmelle

doi:10.5694/mja2.50763

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“…Despite that, the literature reported an increase in SA in the elderly during the COVID period, associated with more vulnerability, lower economic inputs, and isolation (33,34). Moreover, gender was reported as a risk factor for SA, higher rates being found in women and girls during the COVID-19 period (35). Our ndings show equity between genders in MSSA cases.…”

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Trends in medically serious suicide attempts before and after the COVID-19: a four-year retrospective analysis (2018-2022)

Beneria,

Marte,

Quesada-Franco

et al. 2023

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Background Suicide has become a first-order public health concern after the negative impact of COVID-19 on the general population’s mental health. Several studies have analyzed the trends in suicide attempts (SA) before and after the onset of the pandemic, but few studies focus on the impact of the pandemic on medically serious suicide attempts (MSSA). Methods Participants were 396 hospitalized individuals ≥ 16 years old who made MSSA identified retrospectively through a review of e-medical records between 2018 and 2022 ("pre-COVID-19" and “COVID” periods). The two groups were compared on sociodemographic and clinical variables using Chi-square or Exact Fisher’s tests for categorical variables and a Mann-Whitney test for continuous variables. To study the variation in MSSA over time, MSSA were aggregated monthly. Joinpoint regression analyses were used to assess time trends. Results A sample of 161 MSSA patients, 80 women and 81 men, were selected from 396 admissions after a suicide attempt (SA) in the four years (n = 169 pre-COVID period vs. n = 199 COVID period). Sixty-eight patients with MSSA were admitted during the first period, and 93 during the COVID period. MSSA patients were more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit during the COVID period than during the pre-COVID period (OR = 3.4620; CI 95%=1.7305–6.9260). Conclusions This study highlights the need for research on suicide risk during and after crisis periods, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides valuable knowledge on the incidence of SA needing hospitalization, MSSA, and highly severe MSSA for four years before and after the pandemic onset.

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Trends in medically serious suicide attempts before and after the COVID-19: a four-year retrospective analysis (2018-2022)

Beneria,

Marte,

Quesada-Franco

et al. 2023

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“…Well-being and the COVID-19 pandemic Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been increases in the rates of obesity, depression, anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among many populations throughout the United States and globally (Aknin et al, 2022;Chugh, 2020;Dagklis, 2020;Jones et al, 2021;Khan & Smith, 2020;Maben & Bridges, 2020;Sani, 2020;Şimşir et al, 2022;Stamu-O'Brien, 2020;Wand, 2020). Additionally, there have been increases in reported loneliness, stress, violence against women, and child abuse (Chaudhury & Banerjee, 2020;Sánchez, 2020;Storz, 2020), as well as a predicted increase in severity with those with addictive disorders (Marsden, 2020).…”

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The influence of nature on well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Views from New England island residents

Kras¹,

Keenan²

2023

ISJ

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Researchers are beginning to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on island populations, but little is known about the experiences of the residents of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard in the Northeast region of the United States. In this study, islanders (N=41) provide insight into how spending time in nature influenced their well-being, especially their mental well-being, during this unprecedented time. For the majority of participants, the influence of nature on their well-being increased during the pandemic. Additionally, participants shared benefits of island living such as isolation from the mainland, as well as challenges such as food and supply shortages. Results from this study indicate that further research is needed around the importance of nature on well-being, especially mental health, for island residents.

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“…12 - 14 As a result, there have been increasing concerns regarding mental health problems and suicidal ideation and behaviors of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. 15 …”

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Suicidal Ideation and Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Older Chinese Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Liang

Deng

Liang

et al. 2022

J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol

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Objective To examine prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in older Chinese adults (OCAs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as mental health help-seeking behaviors of suicidal OCAs. Background Few data on suicidal behaviors of older adults during the pandemic are available. Methods In this cross-sectional survey, 1159 OCAs completed an online self-administered questionnaire between 23 February and 25 March 2020. A standardized single question and the 12-item General Health Questionnaire were used to assess the presence of suicidal ideation and common mental health problems (CMHPs), respectively. Suicidal ideators were further asked about their perceived need for mental health care and help-seeking from mental health workers. Results 4.1% of the OCAs experienced suicidal ideation during the past 2 weeks. Among the suicidal OCAs, 31.9% perceived a need for mental health care but only 10.6% had sought help from mental health workers. Factors significantly associated with suicidal ideation were a marital status of “others” (OR=2.39, P = .021), disagreement regarding the successful containment of the pandemic (OR=2.43, P = .022), physical health problems (OR=2.23, P = .012), and CMHPs (OR=4.99, P < .001). Conclusions During the COVID-19 pandemic, OCAs constitute a subpopulation that needs mental health services for suicidal problems but tends not to seek mental health help. Mental health services for OCAs may include mental health education, periodic evaluation of risk of suicide, expanded psychosocial support, and, when necessary, psychological crisis intervention and psychiatric treatment.

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COVID ‐19 and suicide in older adults

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

Trends in medically serious suicide attempts before and after the COVID-19: a four-year retrospective analysis (2018-2022)

Trends in medically serious suicide attempts before and after the COVID-19: a four-year retrospective analysis (2018-2022)

The influence of nature on well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Views from New England island residents

Suicidal Ideation and Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Older Chinese Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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