Epidemiology


Etiology


  • Suicidal ideation
    • Wish to die, not wake up (passive)
    • Thoughts of killing self (active)
  • Method/accessibility
    • Thoughts of specific method (eg, weapons, pills)
    • Accessibility of method (eg, medication, gun)
    • Lethality of method (eg, gunshot to head, jumping from high floor, potentially lethal overdose of pills)
  • Preparations/planning
    • Steps taken toward making a suicide attempt: collecting pills, obtaining a gun, giving valuables away, writing a will or suicide note
    • Specific planning of time, place, details
  • Intent
    • Strength of intention to act on suicidal thoughts
    • Time frame (next 48 hr, weeks to months)

Pathophysiology


Clinical features


Diagnostics


Treatment


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