Psychology

Educational attainment reduces the risk of suicide attempt among individuals with and without psychiatric disorders independent of cognition: a bidirectional and multivariable Mendelian randomization study with more than 815,000 participants

D. B. Rosoff, Z. A. Kaminsky, et al.

This exciting Mendelian randomization study, conducted by Daniel B Rosoff, Zachary A Kaminsky, Andrew M McIntosh, George Davey Smith, and Falk W Lohhoff, uncovers a fascinating causal relationship between educational attainment and a reduced risk of suicide attempts. Delving into the genetics of over 815,000 individuals, the research highlights the significant impact of educational factors, offering a new perspective on mental health prevention strategies.