Contribution of perceived loneliness to suicidal thoughts among French university students during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Article de revue
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Scientific Reports. 2022-10-07, vol. 12, n° 1, p. 16833
English Abstract
Restrictive measures during the COVID-19 epidemic have led to increased levels of loneliness, especially among university students, although the influence on suicidal thoughts remains unclear. In this cross-sectional study ...Read more >
Restrictive measures during the COVID-19 epidemic have led to increased levels of loneliness, especially among university students, although the influence on suicidal thoughts remains unclear. In this cross-sectional study of 1913 French university students, those with the highest level of loneliness had a fourfold increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Perceived loneliness should be incorporated into suicide risk assessment, and assistance in coping with loneliness should be considered as a means of reducing suicidal risk in vulnerable groups, like university students.Read less <
English Keywords
Psychology
Risk factors
European Project
Preparedness of health systems to reduce mental health and psychosocial concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
ANR Project
Epidémie à Coronavirus : Etude de L'Impact et des Profils à risque Suicidaire en population Etudiante - ANR-21-COVR-0029