# Suicide attempts, ideation spiked significantly among older U.S. adults after COVID-19 pandemic

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-26T11:40:04+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-suicide-ideation-spiked-significantly-older.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/suicide-attempts-ideation-spiked-significantly-among-older-u-s-adults--57b2ba/

New research from UCLA Health and UC San Diego Health found a significant spike in suicidal thoughts, planning and attempts among older U.S. adults in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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