1/3 Argh. "Suicide figures are up 200% since lockdown." is blowing up my timeline. I have seen no evidence for this in the US. An editorial today in @bmj_latest says rates are mostly level maybe even decreased but there is a huge data gap on this issue https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4352
Trends in suicide during the covid-19 pandemic

Prevention must be prioritised while we wait for a clearer picture As many countries face new stay-at-home restrictions to curb the spread of covid-19, there are concerns that rates of suicide may...

https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4352
2/3 Early in the pandemic there was excessive alarmist reporting about suicide rates that was not backed up with any evidence.

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3/3 ...But spreading inaccurate information about a serious medical issue is counterproductive however well intentioned...

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