Many of those who died by suicide showed warning signs like mood changes in week before death: IMH

Many of those who died by suicide showed warning signs like mood changes in week before death: IMH

The findings show there is a need for greater mental health literacy in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.

IMH study: Suicide cases showed four warning signs in final week, sparking calls for greater awareness

A large-scale study by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) has revealed that individuals who died by suicide displayed, on average, four acute warning signs in the week leading up to their death, compared to less than one sign among the general population. The study, titled Seeking Answers: A Psychological Autopsy of Exploring and Analysing Risk Factors (SPEARS), was released on 17 September 2025. It marks Singapore’s first use of the psycholog…

Many of those who died by suicide showed warning signs like mood

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New IMH study reveals 4 suicide warning signs often missed by loved ones

SINGAPORE: A new study by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) has found that people who die by suicide typically exhibit four warning signs in the week leading up to their deaths, but these signals often go unnoticed by those around them. As a result, families and friends frequently fall into cycles of self-blame and […]