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  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Suicide rates are rising in Western countries among individuals aged 45-60.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for effective suicide prevention in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological and social risk factors differentiating individuals aged 45-60 who died by suicide from those with psychological problems.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control psychological autopsy study was conducted.
  • Data was collected through interviews with informants of suicide cases and living controls within the 45-60 age range.

Main Results:

  • Suicide cases showed higher rates of depressive disorders but lower rates of psychiatric treatment compared to controls.
  • Individuals who died by suicide were more likely to experience work-related issues and future financial concerns.
  • Controls were more likely to have discussed euthanasia and reported more physical problems and treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions targeting mental healthcare access, occupational stress, and financial distress may aid suicide prevention in middle-aged adults.
  • Addressing depression and ensuring adequate psychiatric treatment are critical.
  • Reducing workplace and financial stressors could mitigate suicide risk.