Original Research J Clin Psychiatry August 2026

Life’s Essential 8 Cardiovascular Health and Suicide Mortality: Findings From a Nationally Representative Cohort in South Korea

JCP 2026;87(4):10.4088/JCP.26m16353

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in J Clin Psychiatry. JCP 2026;87(4):10.4088/JCP.26m16353 Clinical Summary Suicide risk is usually approached through psychiatric symptoms and social stressors, but overall cardiovascular health may also identify patients with elevated vulnerability. In this national cohort from South Korea, worse Life’s Essential 8 cardiovascular health scores tracked with higher suicide mortality, with the strongest signal coming from modifiable health behaviors. FAQ What is Life’s Essential 8, and what does it measure in this study? 10 questions
Key Takeaways Suicide mortality increased stepwise across cardiovascular health strata, with rates of 0.13, 0.30, and 0.47 per 1,000 person-years in the ideal, intermediate, and poor LE8 groups, respectively; the overall rate was 0.28 per 1,000 person-years. 6 takeaways Clinical Guide How can clinicians calculate and interpret a Life’s Essential 8 profile when considering suicide mortality risk? 12 steps
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