Suicidal ideation associated with depression and social support: a survey-based analysis of older adults in South Korea

Abstract Background This study examined the effect of depression on suicidal ideation among older adults in South Korea. Furthermore, this study investigated how social support, as a factor that reduces depression among older adults, mediates the relationship between depression and suicidal ideation...

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Main Authors: Bum Jung KIM, Taesuk KIHL
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03423-8