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Connor Ta Brenna1, Paul S Links2, Maxwell M Tran3
1Postgraduate Medical Education, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; connor.brenna@mail.utoronto.ca.
Abstract:
Emerging evidence, based on the synthesis of reports from past infectious disease-related public health emergencies, supports an association between previous pandemics and a heightened risk of suicide or suicide-related behaviours and outcomes. Anxiety associated with pandemic media reporting appears to be one critical contributing factor. Social isolation, loneliness, and the disconnect that can result from public health strategies during global pandemics also appear to increase suicide risk in vulnerable individuals. Innovative suicide risk assessment and prevention strategies are needed to recognise and adapt to the negative impacts of pandemics on population mental health.
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