New findings show a direct causal relationship between unemployment and suicide

That is, even though the suicide rate is higher among the unemployed, can we definitely say unemployment directly leads to suicide?

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  • That is, even though the suicide rate is higher among the unemployed, can we definitely say unemployment directly leads to suicide?
  • Using advanced analytic techniques borrowed from ecology we have found clear evidence of a causal relationship.
  • How we detected causality
    To test for causal effects of unemployment and underemployment on suicide, we applied a technique known as convergent cross mapping.
  • A direct causal relationship between unemployment and suicide demands a re-evaluation of policies, a prioritisation of full employment, adequate social safety nets to prevent poverty, mental-health system reform, and greater urgency in shifting to a wellbeing economy.
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