Swedish study links university programs to suicide risk in students

A large Swedish national study found that students entering certain university programs face markedly different risks of suicide and self-harm, suggesting that program selection—not just individual vulnerability—shapes mental health outcomes. The finding has implications for how universities design admissions, support structures, and curriculum intensity.

Originaltitel: Risk of suicide and self-harm in university students entering different university programs - a national register-based cohort study in Sweden