Aims: Work-related suicide, which is defined as cases in which specific occupational conditions or stressors play a substantial role in triggering the act or influencing the mental state that leads to it, is a global problem that requires attention. In this review, we aimed to point out the main risk factors associated with work-related suicides that have been described in the past 10 years in the literature in order to solicit worldwide preventive interventions. Methods: A scoping review guided by the research question ‘What are the work-related risk factors associated with suicide over the past decade?’ has been conducted through five databases (PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science). The protocol has been registered on the Open Science Framework (OSF). Results: Out of the 1429 articles identified only 47 met the inclusion criteria. The studies were conducted in 12 different countries, but only nine studies were conducted in Europe. Manual labourers have been identified as the main high-risk occupation, followed by workers in the healthcare and welfare sectors. Other than the profession, among the work-specific risk factors emerged working conditions, occupational environments and employment instability. Our review also highlighted the presence of non-occupational risk factors as gender male, interpersonal issues and financial problems. Conclusions: With the identification of high-risk populations and modifiable work-related factors this review aims to support the development of evidence-based policies and interventions ultimately contributing to the promotion of worker wellbeing and suicide prevention.

Suicide is a major global public health concern, especially among young people. Given that digital surroundings are progressively influencing communication patterns, young people frequently communicate their feelings online, including suicidal thoughts. By promptly drawing attention to these posts, a crucial preventive measure could be taken. A scoping review guided by the research question “What is the current state of the art in detecting suicidal ideation in online posts?” following PRISMA guidelines. Out of the 1584 articles identified, only 48 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of articles were related to posts written in English on Reddit and Twitter. The main aim of the studies were interpretative (aim to explore how suicidal ideation is expressed in online environments) or predictive (aim to identify posts that may indicate suicidal ideation) and most of the posts were analyzed using artificial intelligence rather than traditional methods. Some, however, used mixed methods. Despite the potential of AI for rapidly processing and annotating suicidal notes, several hurdles remain, especially ethically obtained data sets and limited cross-cultural portability of models. Furthermore, current AI systems fail to interpret metaphors, irony, or context-specific meaning underscoring the requirement for hybrid models combining machine speed with human judgment.

Suicide notes are a distinctive form of communication that may provide insights into how individuals express distress, construct meaning, and address others during psychological crisis. This review aimed to examine the formal characteristics, thematic content, and communicative functions of suicide notes. Studies focusing on the linguistic, structural, and communicative dimensions of suicide notes were included. Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Suicide notes display recurrent rhetorical structures, including salutations, explanations, practical instructions, farewells. Beyond expressing distress, suicide notes perform relational and pragmatic functions: their content combines emotional disclosure, requests for forgiveness, expressions of affection, and references to hopelessness or perceived burden. This review highlights the impact of digital communication on the circulation and ethical management of suicide notes. Suicide notes can therefore be regarded as structured communicative acts rather than exclusively private expressions of despair. Further interdisciplinary research is needed to support grounded applications in mental-health communication and suicide prevention.