Title: Suicide Rates Spike in Spring, Not Winter
Headings: Suicide Rates Spike in Spring, Not Winter
Suicide Rates Spike in Spring, Not Winter
Q: What does science say about this phenomenon?
Q: How much higher is that risk?
Q: You treat patients with multiple sclerosis. Are patients with autoimmune diseases more prone to depression?
Q: Is inflammation elevated in patients with depression?
Q: Do other seasonal factors contribute to the higher rate of suicide?
Q: What happens to the suicide rate after the spring?
Q: Is the spring peak in suicide reflected in your patients who are on the Mood 24/7 app?
Q: Is the spring peak in depression affected by geographical latitude?
Q: Do climate change and pollution play a role in suicide and depression?
Q: How does the psychiatric department at Johns Hopkins handle mental health emergencies?
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Content: Q: Is the spring peak in depression affected by geographical latitude? A: Yes, absolutely. The peak is less pronounced closer to the equator, where there are less seasonal differences. Some studies show more spring suicides in places farther from the equator. Q: Do climate change and pollution play a role in suicide and depression? A: There is mounting evidence that says pollution is bad for your mental health.