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: A: It is not, because it’s a relatively small cohort. Even though tens of thousands of people die by suicide, it is still a relatively rare thing given the millions of people who are depressed. For every 300 people who have suicidal thoughts, 30 will attempt suicide and only one of the 300 will complete suicide. When patients have commented on being suicidal, I’ve gotten them into the hospital and prevented them from harming themselves. 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.