There Is More Older Suiciders Than Before: A Study of Later
Life Suicides in Czechia

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There Is More Older Suiciders Than Before: A Study of Later Life Suicides in Czechia

NEDVĚDOVÁ, Světlana and Lucie VIDOVIĆOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

There Is More Older Suiciders Than Before: A Study of Later Life Suicides in Czechia

Name (in English)

There Is More Older Suiciders Than Before: A Study of Later Life Suicides in Czechia

Authors

NEDVĚDOVÁ, Světlana and Lucie VIDOVIĆOVÁ

Edition

CDAS Conference 2024: Death and Communities, 2024

Other information

Type of outcome

Prezentace na konferencích

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Keywords (in Czech)

senioři; smrt; sebevražda; krize; syri

Keywords in English

seniors; death; suicide; crises; syri

Abstract

V originále

"There Is More Older Suiciders Than Before": A Study of Later Life Suicides in Czechia In recent years, the prevalence of suicide among older individuals in Czechia has exhibited a concerning upward trend. Despite its prominence in media discourse, suicide remains a taboo subject within Czech society, largely influenced by the nation's post-socialist and secular context. This abstract explores the dynamics surrounding suiciders and suicide grievers among the elderly population in Czechia, shedding light on the complex interplay of cultural, social, and psychological factors contributing to this phenomenon. The increasing number of suicides underscores the urgency for deeper understanding and proactive intervention strategies tailored to the unique needs of older adults. Given the societal reluctance to openly discuss suicide, there exists a pressing need for destigmatization efforts and accessible mental health resources targeting this demographic. Moreover, the implications of suicide extend beyond the individual, impacting families and communities grappling with the aftermath of loss and grief. By examining the experience of a police officer who deals with older suiciders quite frequently, as well as examining prevailing attitudes towards suicide in Czechia, this abstract underscores the imperative for comprehensive approaches aimed at prevention, support, and destigmatization within the context of an aging population facing unprecedented mental health challenges.

Links

LX22NPO5101, research and development project

Name: Národní institut pro výzkum socioekonomických dopadů nemocí a systémových rizik (Acronym: SYRI)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR, 5.1 EXCELES

Citovat

NEDVĚDOVÁ, Světlana and Lucie VIDOVIĆOVÁ. There Is More Older Suiciders Than Before: A Study of Later Life Suicides in Czechia. In CDAS Conference 2024: Death and Communities. 2024.

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NEDVĚDOVÁ, Světlana and Lucie VIDOVI$\backslash$'COVÁ. There Is More Older Suiciders Than Before: A Study of Later Life Suicides in Czechia. In \textit{CDAS Conference 2024: Death and Communities}. 2024.

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