Suicide rates are higher during weekends and holidays.

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REFUTED

the evidence says no

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Is it true that suicide rates are higher during weekends and holidays?

No. Large-scale multinational studies demonstrate that suicide rates actually decrease on weekends and peak on Mondays, directly contradicting the claim that rates are higher during weekends.

Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 2 against · Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Evidence against · 2

bmj.com: Association of holidays and the day of the week with suicide risk

Shows suicide risks are lowest on weekends (Saturdays or Sundays), directly refuting the claim.

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bmj.com: Association of holidays and the day of the week with suicide risk. (n.d.). bmj.com. https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj-2024-077262

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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Suicide risk over the course of the day, week, and life

States suicide rates increase on Mondays and decrease on weekends, refuting higher weekend rates.

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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Suicide risk over the course of the day, week, and life. (n.d.). pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34795196/

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