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Suicide in the context of infodemic during COVID-19 pandemic: A global perspective

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Surges of technology use along with limited interpersonal interactions have led to the amplification and dissemination of false information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Infodemic refers to an overabundance of information that may have increased burden of covid-19 pandemic and mental disorder. Given the rise of suicide behavior during the pandemic, infodemic has been considered as a risk of suicidal behavior. The aim of this article is to address suicide in the context of infodemic and provide some strategy to adjust the impact of infodemic on mental health.

Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104070

Authors: Sheikh Shoib, Aishatu Yusha'u Armiya'u, Nileswar Das, Syed Sameer Hussaini, Eman Mohammed Sharif Ahmed, Miyuru Chandradasa