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Income, employment and suicidal behavior
David E Kalist1, Noelle-Angelique M Molinari, Freddy Siahaan
1Department of Economics, Shippensburg University, PA, USA.
The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics
|January 2, 2008
Summary
Suicidal behavior significantly lowers income and employment rates for both men and women. These labor market disadvantages may persist, impacting access to health insurance and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Economics
Background:
- Limited understanding of labor market outcomes for individuals with suicidal ideation or attempts.
- Suicidal behavior affects a significant portion of the U.S. population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of suicidal behavior on income and employment.
- To analyze differences in labor market outcomes based on sex.
Main Methods:
- Utilized micro-level data from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC).
- Employed earnings regressions, logit, and ordered logit employment regressions.
- Applied instrumental variable (IV) estimation and two-stage linear probability models to address endogeneity.
Main Results:
- Suicide attempts and ideation are negatively correlated with income and employment probability.
- Individuals who attempted suicide experienced substantial reductions in mean earnings (16% for men, 13% for women).
- Attempted suicide decreased full-time employment probability by over 20% for men and 17% for women.
Conclusions:
- Suicidal behavior is linked to significantly lower employment and earnings.
- The negative labor market effects of suicidal behavior may be long-lasting.
- Reduced employment can limit access to health insurance, hindering treatment options.
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