Financial Strains Significantly Raise Risk of Suicide Attempts

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 08:50 in Psychology & Sociology

Financial strains such as high debt, low income and unemployment are associated with suicide attempts and should be considered key factors when assessing mental health interventions, a new study from Duke Health researchers shows. While the study was undertaken before the COVID-19 pandemic, the findings are especially relevant within the context of the economic downturn […]

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