Social connectedness can increase suicide risk

Community characteristics play an important role in perpetuating teen suicide clusters and thwarting prevention efforts, according to a new study by sociologists who examined clusters in a single town. The study illustrates how the homogeneous culture and high degree of social connectedness of a community can increase suicide risk, particularly among teenagers.
September 10, 2016 | Categories: Mental health, Technology | Tags: anxiety, behavioral science, health, lifestyle, peer reviewed, psychology, social media, stress, suicide, suicide prevention | Leave a comment