What The Viewpoint Says: Reasons why U.S. suicide rates may rise in tandem with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are explained in this article that also describes opportunities to expand research and care.
Authors: Mark A. Reger, Ph.D., of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and Seattle, Washington; and the University of Washington in Seattle, is the corresponding author.
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