Psychology & Psychiatry

New series calls for public health model to address suicide

Governments around the world need to address the social and economic factors that contribute to suicide risk, according to a new series calling for a public health approach to suicide prevention.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Preventing suicide through awareness and intervention

Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Suicide rates increased by 36% from 2000 to 2022. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 14 and 25 to 34.