Suicidal Ideation Amongst University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Time Trends and Risk Factors.
Laura B JonesMelissa VereschaginAngel Y WangRichard J MunthaliJulia PeiChris G RichardsonPriyanka HalliHui XieBrian RushLakshmi YathamAnne M GadermannKrishna PendakurAna Paula PrescivalliLonna MunroRonny BruffaertsRandy P AuerbachPhilippe MortierDaniel V VigoPublished in: Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie (2022)
The general university student population in our study was relatively resilient with respect to suicidal ideation during the first three waves of the pandemic, but trends indicate the possibility of delayed impact. Specific sub-populations were found to be at increased risk and should be considered for targeted support. Further analyses should be undertaken to continue monitoring suicidality trends throughout the remainder of the pandemic and beyond.