ISLAMABAD, July 28 (online): In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic is a perfect storm for poor mental health. It has created fear, social isolation, physical distance, financial concerns, and more. It is no surprise this period of our lives has impacted mental health on a global scale. Suicidality refers to suicidal ideation, where someone thinks about taking their own life, suicide plans, and suicide attempts. “As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, researchers began noting the potential for an unusually high level of susceptibility to extreme mental health consequences, including both suicide ideation and attempts,” write the study authors. They continue: “People … Continue reading How has COVID-19 affected suicidality in the US? Research