A 10-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a plan to hang himself. He has a history of bullying at school and...

Question

A 10-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a plan to hang himself. He has a history of bullying at school and depressive symptoms. According to CPS child and youth mental health recommendations, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Ensure constant supervision in a safe environment, involve mental health services urgently, and consider admission for safety

Answer

Discharge home with a safety contract only

Answer

Arrange urgent outpatient counselling without further action

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Prescribe an antidepressant and discharge

Answer

Tell him to think positively and follow up with his family doctor in one month

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Suicidality in youth

A 10-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a plan to hang himself. He has a history of bullying at school and depressive symptoms. According to CPS child and youth mental health recommendations, what is the most appropriate immediate management?