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  • The COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about its impact on suicide risk.
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  • To investigate if suicidal thinking increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To determine if increased social isolation predicted suicidal thinking during this period.

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  • A 6-month intensive longitudinal smartphone monitoring study.
  • Examined suicidal thinking and social isolation in 55 individuals hospitalized for suicidal ideation or behaviors.
  • Compared data before and after the COVID-19 pandemic declaration.

Main Results:

  • Suicidal thinking significantly increased in adults (OR = 4.01, p < .001) but not adolescents (OR = 0.84, p = .07) during the pandemic's onset.
  • Increased feelings of isolation were a significant predictor of suicidal thinking during the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • The findings underscore a rise in adult suicidal thinking coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Social isolation emerged as a key factor predicting suicidal thoughts.
  • Digital outreach and treatment are recommended to address these mental health challenges.