Stephen Allison, MBBS, FRANZCP

There is a potential time-lag effect of worsening psychiatric health in winter months, leading to ED presentations in spring and summer, which may require specific intervention aimed at preventing...

Psychiatric observation units are mainly described within large urban general or academic hospital centers. Patients present predominantly with acute mental health crises or suicidality and are typically treated < 72...

There is a summer peak for many aspects of mental health activity, particularly in terms of acute hospital utilization and suicidality.

This commentary explores the impact of major disasters on suicide rates, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.