There are many people struggling with mental health, depression and suicidal thoughts that will not make the headlines or be featured on the TV entertainment shows. While more significant factors are associated with suicide, there is scientific evidence that that weather and late Spring-Summer are among them. NOAATo be crystal clear, this article in no way intended to suggest that weather or seasonality is a dominant risk factor for suicide. The CDC website notes that "a combination of individual, relationship, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of suicide." They found that above average temperatures were associated with increased suicide risk in all counties and that there was a tendency towards late spring/summer peaks.

Source: Forbes June 08, 2018 15:49 UTC