Increased suicidal ideation in the COVID-19 pandemic: an employee cohort in Japan.

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This study investigated the change in suicidal ideation and its risk factors among employees. A longitudinal cohort study was conducted, starting with the baseline online survey in March 2020 (T1), followed by May (T2), and August (T3). The change in suicidal ideation from T2 to T3 and relevant factors associated with suicidal ideation at T3 were examined. Suicidal ideation significantly increased between May and August 2020 among females, younger (under 39 years old), highly educated population, and those without pre-existing mental health conditions. Factors significantly associated with suicidal ideation were younger age, suicidal ideation at T2, and with pre-existing mental health conditions. Loneliness at T2 showed a significant association with suicidal ideation, i

SUBMITTER: Sasaki N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8564023 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature