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October 8, 2025Journal of Ageing and LongevityOpen Access

Geriatric Suicide: Understanding Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies Using a Socioecological Model

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SXSophia XianSRSeethalakshmi RamanathanSGStephen J. Glatt

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Overview

This review outlines risk factors for geriatric suicide using a socioecological model, highlighting prevention strategies for older adults.

Key Points

  • Geriatric suicide rates have significantly increased, stressing the need for targeted intervention strategies.
  • This review categorizes suicide risk factors into individual, interpersonal, organizational, and policy levels, which can inform prevention efforts.
  • Community-based support systems and legislation play vital roles in mitigating suicide risk among older adults.
  • Increasing awareness and research on geriatric suicide is essential to provide informed support and reduce mortality.

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Xian et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e5c1c36950a706b22b5b83https://doi.org/10.3390/jal5040040
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