The International journal of social psychiatry
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Sep 2012
Employment status, inflation and suicidal behaviour: an analysis of a stratified sample in Italy.
There is abundant empirical evidence of a surplus risk of suicide among the unemployed, although few studies have investigated the influence of economic downturns on suicidal behaviours in an employment status-stratified sample. ⋯ The reported vulnerability to suicidal behaviours among the PE as inflation rises underlines the need of effective support strategies for both genders in times of economic downturns.