Suicide ideation and attempts are more prevalent in people aged 25–44 years in Australia but become less prevalent in older peopleLifetime risk of suicide ideation and attempts in an Australian community: Prevalence, suicidal process, and help-seeking behaviour.

Schmidt, Norman B PhD (commentator)
De Leo, D
Cerin, E
Spathonis, K
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Professor of Psychology, Director of Clinical Training, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA

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For correspondence: Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt Campus, 4111 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; [email protected]

Sources of funding: National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health, and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aging, Australia.

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