A 22-year-old man presents after a night out drinking. Friends report he attempted to hang himself but the rope failed. He currently denies suicidal i...

Question

A 22-year-old man presents after a night out drinking. Friends report he attempted to hang himself but the rope failed. He currently denies suicidal intent and wishes to go home. Which factor most strongly indicates the need for urgent psychiatric assessment and likely admission?

Accepted Answer

Previous serious suicide attempt with high lethality

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Alcohol use on the night

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Male gender

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Being single

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Lack of family support

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Suicide risk assessment

A 22-year-old man presents after a night out drinking. Friends report he attempted to hang himself but the rope failed. He currently denies suicidal intent and wishes to go home. Which factor most strongly indicates the need for urgent psychiatric assessment and likely admission?