The Impact of Natural Disasters on Suicide in the United States, 2003–2015

Horney, Jennifer A.; Karaye, Ibraheem M.; Abuabara, Alexander; Gearhart, Sera M.; Grabich, Shannon C.; Perez‐Patron, Maria

doi:10.1027/0227-5910/a000723

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“…According to descriptive epidemiological studies regarding changes in suicide rates nationwide and in the non-affected prefecture, suicide rates in women increased temporarily immediately after the GEJE [ 5 , 6 , 8 ], but suicide rates in the affected prefectures and areas, especially in men, showed a decline for almost two years, and then exhibited a delayed increase [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. This phenomenon of a delayed increase in male suicide rates was a consistent trend in the affected area following the GEJE, and similar trends were observed in previous studies [ 37 , 38 , 39 ].…”

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Suicide and Suicide Prevention Activities Following the Great East Japan Earthquake 2011: A Literature Review

Orui

2022

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Background: Since the Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE), numerous studies have been conducted, but no comprehensive review study has been carried out. Thus, this literature review aimed to examine how the GEJE might affect suicide and suicidal behaviors from a long-term perspective. Methods: For the literature review, a search of electronic databases was carried out to find articles written in English and in Japanese that were related to suicide and its risk factors, as well as suicide prevention activities following the GEJE. Thirty-two articles were then selected for the review. Results: There were several findings, as follows: (1) gender differences in suicide rates in the affected area: nationwide, the suicide rates in men showed a delayed increase, whereas suicide rates in women increased temporarily immediately after the GEJE; (2) the suicide rates increased again in the recovery phase; (3) the background of the suicides was linked to both disaster-related experiences, and indirect reasons pertaining to the GEJE; and (4) intensive intervention combined with a high-risk and community-focused approach could prevent suicides following the disaster. Conclusions: Although further accumulation of knowledge about suicide and suicide prevention is essential, these findings can contribute to response, recovery, and preparedness in relation to future disasters.

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Suicide and Suicide Prevention Activities Following the Great East Japan Earthquake 2011: A Literature Review

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2022

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“…We supposed that suicide attempts and suicide deaths would not show impacts during the first year of COVID-19, as there was a mix of hope and uncertainty that COVID-19 would soon end. According to a previous report on disasters and mental health, suicide rates in communities due to disasters were reported to increase years later, not immediately after a disaster [ 38 ]. Victims would take on loans to recover from the disaster.…”

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Mental health of Korean adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a special report of the 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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OBJECTIVES Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the associated social distancing, limited freedom, and fear of an uncertain future are expected to have substantial mental health effects. We investigated mental health responses in the community during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea. METHODS We used 2016-2019 and 2020 data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) to assess pre-pandemic and pandemic mental health status, respectively, in terms of perceived severe stress, depression, and suicidal plans. All analyses were gender-stratified. Pre-specified subgroup analyses were performed according to age, employment status, and household income. RESULTS The percentage of Korean adults with suicidal plans increased significantly from 1.3%p (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.1 to 1.5) in 2016-2019 to 1.8%p (95% CI, 1.4 to 2.1) in 2020. Individuals in their 20s and 40s showed a marked increase in suicidal plans (1.2%p; 95% CI, 0.0 to 2.3 and 0.9%p; 95% CI, 0.0 to 1.8, respectively). In men, depression and perceived severe stress increased significantly from pre-COVID-19 to 2020. There was a 2.4%p (95% CI, 0.8 to 4.0) increase in depression among standard workers and a 2.9%p increase in depression in individuals in the second-highest quintile of household income from 2016 and 2018 to 2020. CONCLUSIONS As COVID-19 continued, mental health issues such as suicidal plans, depression, and severe stress increased significantly in young men and people in the second-highest quintile of household income. Proactive community mental health efforts are needed to prevent increases in the suicide rate resulting from prolonged exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…The long-term effects of infectious diseases has been found as high levels of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder a year after SARS pandemic ( 41 ). Disaster-related suicides are said to be on the rise over the next 2–3 years after the disaster ( 42 , 43 ). In addition to taking mid- to long-term mental health recovery plans, funding for mental health is required ( 44 ).…”

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Stress Experience of COVID-19 Patients as Reported by Psychological Supporters in South Korea: A Qualitative Study

Park¹,

Nabin²,

Lee³

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Front. Psychiatry

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Background:COVID-19 patients experience various stressors during the quarantine period and after release from quarantine. However, stressors experienced during each period remain unclear.MethodsA total of 15 mental health experts from the integrated psychological support group for COVID-19participated in this study. Psychological support was provided for the total 932 confirmed COVID-19 patients and their families. Qualitative data were collected using Focus Group Interview (FGI). The participants were divided into two groups and semi-structured questions were used to allow participants to speak their minds.ResultsDuring the quarantine period, difficulties of being diagnosed with COVID-19, concerns about recovery from COVID-19, stress related to quarantine, issues related to the treatment environment, and limited information about COVID-19 and communication were frequently reported. After release from quarantine, the reported main stressors include reinfection or reactivation, concerns about complications, and financial difficulties. Confusion as vectors and victims, stigma and discrimination, and conflicts within a family were observed during both periods.ConclusionsCOVID-19 patients suffered various stressors during the quarantine period and after release from quarantine. Moreover, returning to their daily life required timely psychosocial support, intervention, and treatment for COVID-19 infection.

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The Impact of Natural Disasters on Suicide in the United States, 2003–2015

Cited by 29 publications

References 54 publications

Suicide and Suicide Prevention Activities Following the Great East Japan Earthquake 2011: A Literature Review

Suicide and Suicide Prevention Activities Following the Great East Japan Earthquake 2011: A Literature Review

Mental health of Korean adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a special report of the 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Stress Experience of COVID-19 Patients as Reported by Psychological Supporters in South Korea: A Qualitative Study

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