Lunar Phases

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Suicide Rates Peak During Full Moon and Late Afternoons, New Study Reveals; How Strong Is the Linkage Between Lunar Phases and Mental Health?

Medicine & Technology Indiana University School of Medicine researchers found that suicides increase significantly during the week of the full moon, particularly among people over 55 years old. They also identified 3-4 pm and September as peak times for suicides, suggesting high-risk patients be followed more closely during those times. Click here to learn more.

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