A 36-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and suicidal thoughts with a specific plan but no attempt. He is willing to accept hel...

Question

A 36-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and suicidal thoughts with a specific plan but no attempt. He is willing to accept help. What is the most appropriate immediate management setting?

Accepted Answer

Urgent admission to an inpatient psychiatric unit or intensive home treatment

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Discharge with safety-netting and GP follow-up

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Start an antidepressant and review in 2 months

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Refer to routine psychological therapy

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Give Diazepam and discharge

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Management of suicidal ideation

A 36-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep and suicidal thoughts with a specific plan but no attempt. He is willing to accept help. What is the most appropriate immediate management setting?