Rates of suspected suicides in England did not rise after first lockdown – study

The video discusses the collection and analysis of suicide data in England before and after the first national lockdown due to the pandemic. Despite increased mental distress, suicide rates did not rise, possibly due to increased social support and vigilance. The video highlights the importance of understanding variations in suicide rates across different demographics and stresses the need for continued suicide prevention efforts, especially in light of potential economic challenges.

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