Suicidal behavior is a voluntary self-harming act with the intent of ending one’s own life.
Attempted suicide occurs when the act does not result in death (also, failed or near-suicid...
Once suicidal ideation has been disclosed, it is critically important that a prompt suicide risk assessment occur.
Clinician’s confidence and competence in discussing suicidal id...
Medical stabilization is always the first priority, including transfer to the emergency department if there is any question of toxic ingestion or other form of potentially le...
Clear plans for outpatient follow-up should be mutually established by the patient, family, and care team at regular intervals, including a plan to identify and c...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicide and self-inflicted injury. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/suicide.htm. Accessed May 12, 2017. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
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V62.84 Suicidal ideation
300.9 Unspecified nonpsychotic mental disorder
R45.851 Suicidal ideations
T14.91 Suicide attempt
Z91.5 Personal history of self-harm
44301001 Suicide (disorder...
Q: Should I ever keep suicide attempts or plans confidential?
A: No. The limits of confidentiality should be clearly outlined to patients and families at the first visit or early in the patient’s a...
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Antidepressant drugs and the biochemical life cycles of norepinephrine and serotonin. MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, and SSRIs are used as antidepressants. MAO inhibitors enhance the actions of NE and 5-HT by preventing their enzymatic destruction. Tricyclics enhance NE and 5-HT action by blocking uptake. SSRIs act the same way but are selective for serotonin.
Antidepressant drugs and the biochemical life cycles of norepinephrine and serotonin. MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, and SSRIs are used as ant...