Suicide Risk and Prevention
Clinical Guidelines
Discover the guidelines on suicide risk and prevention in older adults.
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For Older Adults & Care Partners
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Suicide Risk and Prevention
Approximately 1,000 older adults are admitted to Canadian hospitals each year as a result of intentional self-harm.Older adults, men in particular, have among the highest suicide rates in the world (WHO, 2014).
Many factors can contribute to suicide in older adults. These include mental illness, divorce, bereavement, lack of social support and problems with physical health or finances.