Suicide and deliberate self-harm in Oxford University students over a 30-year period

Abstract

Contrary to earlier findings and popular belief, suicide rates in Oxford University students do not differ from those in other young people. Rates of DSH are significantly lower than in other young people. Risk of DSH may increase around the time of examinations.

A comparative study of mental health and wellbeing among UK students on professional degree programmes

“…Suicide attempts are also more common among 16 -24 year olds than older age groups (Nicholson et al, 2009). Previous studies have reported that the prevalence rates for suicide completion and attempts are similar or lower among students in higher education compared with age-matched general populations (Collins and Paykel, 2000;Hawton et al, 1995;Hawton et al 2012). This belies the suggestion that the stressors of university pose a greater threat for suicide.…”

Can repetition of deliberate self-harm be predicted? A prospective multicenter study validating clinical decision rules

“…The drugs used vary between different DSH populations but paracetamol, antidepressants and tranquilisers are among the most frequently used drugs. [25][26][27] There is a wide variation in the methods used all over the world owing to different access to suicide means, in the USA for example the use of firearms is more common and in Southeast Asia the use of pesticides. 28 29…”

Promising Strategies for Advancement in Knowledge of Suicide Risk Factors and Prevention

“…7,8 Third, with the recent increase in use of social media, information is lacking on the impact of exposure to suicide in social media on suicide contagion. Fourth, although there has been an increase in prevalence of nonsuicidal self-injury, 9 the longitudinal course and risk for death by suicide among people with non-suicidal selfinjury remains unknown. Fifth, most epidemiologic studies of suicidal ideation and attempts have been cross-sectional, may be affected by recall bias, and are not generalizable to death by suicide.…”