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Effect of seasonal and meteorological factors on suicide in the Boreal region 2001 2021 (pilot study of the Lithuanian case)

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This Lithuanian case crossover study showed that suicide risk is linked to seasons and weather. The highest risk was observedin June July compared to January, across sexes and age groups. Higher temperatures and more daily sunshine increased suiciderisk, while higher atmospheric pressure was protective. These findings can help social workers identify high risk periods usingweather forecasts, though more evidence is needed to strengthen season specific guidance for prevention and policy.

Source: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17474051

Authors: Vaiciulis, Vidmantas, Radisauskas, Ricardas, Mesceriakova, Olga, Kaliniene, Gintare, Valiukas, Donatas, Vencloviene, Jone

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Climate action

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Award: Demonstrating trAnsformative solUtions to empower climate Resilience tOwards impRoved public health stAtus in the EU Boreal Region