A 28-year-old man with major depressive disorder reports active suicidal ideation with a specific plan and access to means. He lives alone and has lim...

Question

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

Accepted Answer

Urgent psychiatric assessment and likely involuntary admission for safety

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Arrange weekly outpatient follow-up and safety contract

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Start an SSRI and review in one month

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Advise family to monitor him at home

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Offer group therapy only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acute suicide risk management

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