What was associated with suicide planning in middle-aged and older adults during the COVID-19 lockdown?

The prevalence of suicide attempts was higher among those with a suicide plan than among those without a suicide plan. For both middle-aged and older adult groups, it is important to provide mental health care aimed at suicide prevention, especially for those with depressive disorders or high stress levels. Additionally, providing alternative stress management resources for middle-aged smokers and monitoring isolated older adults could be effective prevention strategies.