Abstract:IntroductionSuicide in older people is a critical public and mental health issue which requires attention, given that the ageing population is increasing.Multiple factors, including biological, psychological, and social stressors increase suicidal susceptibility. Unfortunately, elderly are more susceptible to these, such as psychiatric disturbances, physical comorbidities, prior suicide-related behaviours, lack of social support, grief, and increased difficulty in problem-solvingObjectivesIn order to review th… Show more
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