A 28-year-old man with depression reports active suicidal ideation with a specific plan and access to means. He lives alone and has limited social sup...

Question

A 28-year-old man with depression reports active suicidal ideation with a specific plan and access to means. He lives alone and has limited social support. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgently arrange psychiatric assessment and consider hospital admission for safety

Answer

Arrange routine outpatient follow-up in 4 weeks

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Start antidepressants and send him home with a safety contract

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Tell him to contact crisis services if he feels worse

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Advise exercise and mindfulness only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Suicidal ideation risk management

A 28-year-old man with depression reports active suicidal ideation with a specific plan and access to means. He lives alone and has limited social support. What is the most appropriate management?