March 31, 2021

Suicide Attempt and Intentional Self-Harm during the Earlier Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

Keywords (Tags): mental health personal impact

• During the first 12 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in Washtenaw County, Michigan (on or after March 10, 2020), there were 40% fewer emergency department encounters than expected for suicide attempt and intentional self-harm compared to prior years. The study analyzed data from more than 3,000 individuals receiving emergency department care for suicide-related behavior from October 2015 through October 2020. 

Bergmans and Larson. (Mar 29, 2021). Suicide Attempt and Intentional Self-Harm during the Earlier Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2020-215333