A new study examined whether anxiety and depression symptoms in 1039 young adults changed from before (Spring 2018, age 20) to during (Summer 2020, age 22) the first wave of the pandemic.

Understanding the early-life origins of suicide: Vulnerability may begin even before birth

Vulnerability to suicide may build up throughout the course of life, and may start with events occurring in the perinatal period and infancy.

De nombreux experts craignent une hausse des taux de suicide pendant ou suite à la pandémie de la COVID-19. Plusieurs facteurs justifient cette préoccupation, tels que l’augmentation du taux de suicide lors de l’épidémie de SRAS en 2003, notamment chez les personnes âgées de 65 ans et plus, une détérioration de la santé mentale et des facteurs de risque associés au suicide comme l’isolement, la perte et le deuil, la consommation d’alcool, la violence conjugale et l’insécurité économique. À lire sur le Réseau Qualaxia

Many parents wonder what they should know about teen suicide and what they can do to prevent it. With a better understanding of suicide, and with teenagers spending more time at home, we believe that parents can engage in an honest and safe conversation about suicide with their kids.

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A new study of adolescents (14 years old) participating in the Korean Child and Youth Panel Survey shows that friend’s support can help victims from feeling sad and depressed.