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Vulnerable individuals and changes in suicidal behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea.

Gi Eun LeeJong Won KimKyeong Ryong LeeDae Young HongSang O ParkSin Young KimKwang Je BaekHong Jun Jeon
Published in: BJPsych open (2022)
Women and people with previous psychiatric illnesses were more vulnerable to suicide attempts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suicide prevention policies, such as continuous monitoring and staying in touch with vulnerable individuals, are necessary to cope with suicide risk.
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