Suicidal

Data gathering

  • Red flags – specific plans, thoughts of harming other, previous self harm
  • Others – protective factors, alcohol, drugs, support, FH
  • Examination – feeling of people putting thoughts in/taking thoughts away from your head, seeing things that others cannot see, hearing things that others cannot hear

 

Clinical management

  • Treatment
    • Referral to local MH team
    • If high risk -> CRISIS team
  • Followup/Safety-Net
    • Regular followup
    • Crisis, samaritans, A+E