Year: 1974 Source: Archives of General Psychiatry, v.30, (January 1974), p.89-91 SIEC No: 19870086

This study was designed to investigate the possible relationship between completed suicides, depressive disorders, & seasonal variation. Observed distribution of suicides was not significantly higher for special holidays, weekdays vs. weekends, months or seasons, but was for days of the week (highest on Mondays). There were no significant correlations of climatic variables with completed suicides. Results did show a seasonal relationship between suicide & depression. 11 refs.