Seasonal variation and meteotropism in suicide

Journal/Book: Curr Opin Psychiatry. 2000; 13: 530 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621, USA. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 655-660.

Abstract: Recent literature on seasonal variation, and weather or climate influence, in suicide is reviewed. Recent studies have challenged the widely held notion that seasonal effects on suicide are a unitary phenomenon, not influenced by age, gender or the circumstances of the act. Suggestions for research and the development of more effective preventive strategies are offered. Curr Opin Psychiatry 13:655-660.

Note: Article Preti A, Genneruxi Med Ctr, Via Costantinopoli 42, I-09129 Cagliari, ITALY

Keyword(s): IMPULSIVE AGGRESSIVE-BEHAVIOR; MAJOR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS; SEX DIFFERENCE; VIOLENT SUICIDE; PARASUICIDE; FINLAND; DEPRESSION; DISORDERS; RATES; LIFE

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