About this Research Topic
Within the domain of geriatric psychiatry, the theme of suicide casts a significant shadow on the well-being of older adults. It is closely intertwined with mental health, as understanding this complex relationship is paramount. Suicide risk assessment and management strategies are pivotal in addressing the unique needs of this demographic. Ethical dilemmas arise when considering end-of-life choices such as euthanasia and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) within geriatric contexts. Exploring the interface between neurodegenerative diseases, neuropsychological assessments, rural living, late-life schizophrenia, and factors associated with suicide risk in older adults presenting in emergency departments adds layers of complexity to the narrative. In these circumstances, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to geriatric mental health becomes even more crucial, especially when considering the limited access to healthcare often faced by this vulnerable population.
Frontiers in Psychiatry is looking to address key aspects of suicide in geriatric populations in order to promote important discussions around this topic and commission high-quality research articles on this area. This Research Topic is led by an expert team of specialists with the goal of highlighting the latest discoveries, as well as welcoming submissions around analyses or previously published data, new opinions and perspectives, and methods and protocols.
Sub-themes for this Research Topic may include but are not limited to:
· Suicide behaviour and mental health in older adults
· Suicide risk assessment and management in the geriatric population
· Importance of childhood circumstances in predicting suicidal ideation among older adults in Europe
· Suicide and Euthanasia/MAiD
· Neurodegenerative disease and suicide
· Neuropsychological assessment and suicidal risk in geriatric populations
· Suicide in older adults living in rural communities
· Suicide in late life schizophrenia
· Factors associated with suicide risk in older adults presenting in the emergency department
Frontiers in Psychiatry is looking to address key aspects of suicide in geriatric populations in order to promote important discussions around this topic and commission high-quality research articles on this area. This Research Topic is led by an expert team of specialists with the goal of highlighting the latest discoveries, as well as welcoming submissions around analyses or previously published data, new opinions and perspectives, and methods and protocols.
Sub-themes for this Research Topic may include but are not limited to:
· Suicide behaviour and mental health in older adults
· Suicide risk assessment and management in the geriatric population
· Importance of childhood circumstances in predicting suicidal ideation among older adults in Europe
· Suicide and Euthanasia/MAiD
· Neurodegenerative disease and suicide
· Neuropsychological assessment and suicidal risk in geriatric populations
· Suicide in older adults living in rural communities
· Suicide in late life schizophrenia
· Factors associated with suicide risk in older adults presenting in the emergency department
Keywords: suicide, suicidality, late life psychiatry
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
