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Psychiatric Emergencies: Assessing and Managing Suicidal Ideation.
Andrea N Weber1, Maria Michail2, Alex Thompson3
1Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
The Medical Clinics of North America
|April 5, 2017
Summary
Assessing suicide risk is crucial for outpatient practitioners. This guide reviews risk factors and offers a framework for managing patients identified as needing a formal suicide risk assessment.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Outpatient practitioners frequently encounter suicide risk assessment.
- Depression screening guidelines increase identification of at-risk individuals.
- Accessible mental health resources are often limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review established suicide risk and protective factors.
- To provide a framework for suicide risk assessment and management.
- To guide documentation of relevant factors and interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of established risk and protective factors.
- Development of a framework for assessment and management.
- Emphasis on explicit documentation and intervention planning.
Main Results:
- Identified key risk and protective factors for suicide.
- Outlined a structured approach to suicide risk assessment.
- Highlighted the importance of tailored interventions.
Conclusions:
- Formal suicide risk assessment is essential for at-risk patients.
- A systematic approach aids in effective management.
- Documentation should focus on individual risk/protective factors and mitigation strategies.