Self-Reported Happiness in Life and Suicide in Ensuing 20 Years

Year: 2003 Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, v.38, no.5, (May 2003), p.244-248 SIEC No: 20030698

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-reported unhappiness & suicide. Self-reported unhappiness was found to be strongly associated with subsequent suicide in a long follow-up, as risk of suicide increased with decreasing happiness. Moreover, it was also found to be indicative of cumulative health hazards. The findings & their implications are discussed. (30 refs)

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