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February 9, 2026Journal of Affective Disorders0 citationsOpen Access

Changes in suicide rates in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic: An interrupted time series analysis

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GFGlenn Chuan Seng FooMCMinjae ChoiSSShah Sa

Key Points

  • This research aims to examine the changes in suicide rates in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Conducted an interrupted time series analysis
  • Assessed suicide rates before, during, and after the outbreak
  • Evaluated correlations with unemployment and outbreak measures
  • Suicide rates significantly increased during the later outbreak periods
  • Higher rates were associated with increased unemployment and control measures
  • Findings highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of mental health

Abstract

Malaysian suicide rates increased above expectations in the later and post-outbreak periods and were associated with unemployment, outbreak control measures, and outbreak severity during the COVID-19 pandemic. These increases underscore the importance of continuous monitoring and prompt responses.

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Foo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69897983f0ec2af6756e7336https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2026.121337
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