Cross-national prevalence and risk factors for suicidal ideation, plans and attempts

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Authors

Matthew K. Nock · Harvard University

Guilherme Borges · Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

Evelyn J. Bromet · State University of New York

Jordi Alonso · Municipal Institute for Medical Research

Matthias C. Angermeyer · Leipzig University

Annette L. Beautrais · Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust

Ronny Bruffaerts

Abstract

There is cross-national variability in the prevalence of suicidal behaviours, but strong consistency in the characteristics and risk factors for these behaviours. These findings have significant implications for the prediction and prevention of suicidal behaviours.

Topics & Keywords

Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: The British Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 192, Issue 2, pp. 98-105

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.107.040113

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