The Influence of Geographic Mobility on Nearly Lethal Suicide Attempts

The authors conducted a population-based, case-control study of nearly lethal suicide attempts, in which participants were asked about changing residence over the past 12 months. Results indicate that moving in the past 12 months is positively associated with a nearly lethal suicide attempt, as are specific characteristics of the move (e.g. frequency, recency, distance, & difficulty staying in touch). Findings are found to demonstrate a relationship between geographic mobility of young people & nearly lethal suicide attempts. (16 refs)