Question

A 21-year-old university student attends after disclosing thoughts of suicide with a vague plan to overdose on tablets at home. He has no previous attempts but has access to large quantities of medication and lives alone. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgently refer to the local crisis assessment and treatment team or emergency department for same-day assessment

Answer

Arrange routine review in one week and provide crisis numbers

Answer

Prescribe a sedative to help him sleep and discharge home

Answer

Start an SSRI and review in 4 weeks

Answer

Advise him to stay with friends and contact GP if he feels worse

Practice question

A 21-year-old university student attends after disclosing thoughts of suicide with a vague plan to overdose on tablets at home. He has no previous attempts but has access to large quantities of medication and lives alone. What is the most appropriate immediate management?