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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Keith Linsley, Martin Schapira, Dr Kurt Schapira
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© 2016 The Authors. Aims and method: To ascertain differences in patterns of suicide in young men over three decades (1960s, 1990s and 2000s) and discuss implications for suicide prevention. Data on suicides and open verdicts in men aged 15-34 were obtained from coroner's records in Newcastle upon Tyne and analysed using SPSS software. Results: An increase in suicide rates from the first to the second decade was followed by a fall in the third decade. This was associated with an increasing proportion of single men, those living alone, unemployment, consumption of alcohol, use of hanging, previous suicide attempt and history of treatment for mental illness. Clinical implications: This study highlights the need for more interventions and focus to be given to young males in the suicide prevention area and is of high importance in the field of public health. Areas that could be tackled include reducing access to means of suicide, reducing alcohol use, support for relationship difficulties, engagement with mental health services and management of chronic illness.
Author(s): Linsley KR, Schapira MA, Schapira K, Lister C
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: BJPsych Bulletin
Year: 2016
Volume: 40
Issue: 3
Pages: 136-141
Print publication date: 01/06/2016
Online publication date: 01/06/2016
Acceptance date: 14/05/2015
ISSN (print): 1758-3209
ISSN (electronic): 1758-3217
Publisher: Royal College of Psychiatrists
URL: https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.114.048884
DOI: 10.1192/pb.bp.114.048884
