Understanding mid-life suicide

Mid life is the peak time for committed relationships, parenthood and work responsibilities. While there is widespread concern about suicide by young people, UK suicide rates are in fact highest in the 40-44 age group. A new book launched this week tells the stories of suicides across all ages, particularly highlighting the pressures on those in mid life. Social ties of work and family are typically strongest in mid-life and the stakes can be very high when they are threatened. Strong ties can protect people against social problems, but when these break down, some people end up in crisis. The book argues that suicide prevention strategies need to pay more attention to the risks facing people at all ages, rather than focusing on young people. The book, Understanding Suicide: A Sociological Autopsy, is based on research into 100 suicide cases from a coroner's office in the UK.
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