During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians were more than twice as likely to report suicidal ideation if they had increased alcohol consumption, according to a new report. MedTwitter
The prevalence and likelihood of suicidal ideation were significantly higher among people who reported increased alcohol consumption and past month heavy episodic drinking. About 4.9% of those who had increased alcohol consumption reported suicidal ideation, compared with 2% of those who didn’t have increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic. The odds were 5.5 times higher in respondents aged 65 and older, 3.6 times higher in men, and 3.
Future research could explore the associations between alcohol consumption and suicidal ideation during the pandemic while adjusting for social determinants of health, the study authors wrote, including income security, employment, education, social support, stress, and mental health. "We would like to continue raising awareness of the relationship between suicide and alcohol use and remind Canadians of the supports available," said Varin.The results are consistent with previous findings.
Earlier this year, the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction released aabout the relationship between alcohol and suicide, which explains who faces the highest risks for suicidal ideation while drinking and how to reduce the risks.
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