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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