Suicide among older adults: Interactions among key risk factors.

Silvia C HernandezJames C OverholserKristie L PhilipsJames LavacotCraig A Stockmeier

Published in: International journal of psychiatry in medicine (2020)

Psychological factors played the largest role in suicide deaths compared to social isolation and physical illness. Suicide interventions aimed at older adults should ensure hopelessness, depression, and negative health attitudes are primary targets.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
risk factors
healthcare
public health
sleep quality
health information
risk assessment
health promotion
social media