Citation

Pekevski J. J. Emerg. Manag. 2022; 20(9): 79-90.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Weston Medical Publishing)

DOI

10.5055/jem.0594

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the world, and the rates of suicides have been steadily increasing. The COVID-19 pandemic brings a number of potential stressors that may lead to a further increase in the suicide rate. This review paper analyzes the suicide rates of previous similar historic events, including pandemic/epidemic, mass violence events, natural disasters, and economic recessions. The impact of current stressors caused by the pandemic are examined, including economic, quarantine and isolation, media exposure and misinformation, substance use, and mental health. Evidence-based suicide prevention strategies are reviewed. © 2022 Weston Medical Publishing. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

COVID-19; Suicide; Mental health; Suicide prevention