EpistemisSuicidal ideation
Specialty: Psychiatry.
Why it occurs
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Substance consumption
- Life crisis
Initial workup
ALWAYS ask directly; evaluate plan, means and support (asking does NOT induce suicide).
red flags
Concrete plan, access to means or recent attempt → urgent psychiatric evaluation.
Standard management
- Safety plan + referral — urgent if high risk
- Treat the underlying disorder — antidepressant, etc.
Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.
- Area
- Psychiatry
- Listed causes
- 4
- Treatment options
- 2