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Homeless shelter contacts and suicide risk: a critical window for intervention

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Homelessness has long been associated with an elevated risk of suicide and self-harm, but previous studies have largely been restricted to selected patient groups, such as those presenting to hospital following self-harm. A new nationwide, population-based study by Sandra F Nilsson and colleagues1 contributes substantially to the existing body of knowledge on the association between homelessness and suicidal behaviour. Applying a strong registry-based, cohort study design, the authors show markedly elevated risks of both suicide and self-harm among people experiencing homelessness in Denmark compared with the general population.

Source: The Lancet Public Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(25)00121-5

Authors: Erik Christiansen, Mette Reilev

Institution: University of Southern Denmark

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,680