Non-fatal suicide behaviours across phases in the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study in a Catalan cohort

Challenges in Synthesising the Effects of Synchronous Remote-based Interventions on Suicidal Behaviours: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…The focus of the present review was synchronous remote-based interventions; therefore, many studies using asynchronous telecommunication devices– i.e., crisis card, self-directed web-based programmes, etc.– were excluded. In addition, the limitation of using ED medical data records or the authorities’ forensic registry is the possibility of underreporting the actual number of nonfatal suicidal behaviours [94]; additionally, suicide is a rare event, making the design of studies with high statistical power particularly difficult. Finally, the included trials used intervention and comparison groups that received TAU; these treatments are often different across studies.…”

Characteristics of drug overdose suicide attempts presenting to the psychiatric emergency department of Beijing Anding Hospital

“…While initial reports suggested relatively stable or declining suicide rates during the early months of the pandemic [ 22 , 23 ], a growing body of evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses indicates an overall upward trend in suicidal ideation and attempts throughout the pandemic [ 24 – 30 ]. Notably, some research suggests a heightened vulnerability among young females, who may have experienced a more substantial increase in psychological distress compared to males [ 25 , 27 – 29 , 31 – 35 ]. However, some recent studies indicate that males might be more heavily impacted [ 36 , 37 ].…”

“…The emergence of COVID-19 has presented a complex and evolving challenge for mental health, but its impact on suicidal behaviour remains under investigation. While some studies, such as that by Irigoyen-Otiñano et al [ 52 ], have suggested a temporary reduction in suicides during initial lockdown periods, a number of meta-analyses have documented increases in suicidal ideation and ED visits related to self-harm during the pandemic [ 24 – 29 , 53 – 56 ]. Our findings align with the latter observations, demonstrating a rising trend in drug overdose-related ED visits during the pandemic period.…”