International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021582024112029292929EN1 Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Angeles City, Philippines, 2 Health Science Program, Graduate School, Angeles City, Philippines, 3 Psychology Program, Graduate School, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines20241117Dear Editor, A recent review article discussed the prevalence of suicide attempts during the COVID‑19 pandemic. They found that suicide attempts are attributed to changes in daily routine due to the risk of infection. This highlights the psychological consequence of the community quarantines and changes in lifestyle.[1] The research argues that hopelessness results in suicide ideation and attempts, and hopeful thinking buffers the effect of hopelessness on suicidality.[1,2] Early identification of hopelessness and formation of hopeful thinking is essential to minimize suicidality.[2] Therefore, goal setting, agency formation, and constructing pathway thinking results in lower suicide rates.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2929http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2929/717718770