Question

A 28-year-old woman with depression says she has been thinking life is not worth living and has considered overdosing on tablets, but has made no specific plans and says she would contact her sister if she felt worse. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment, develop a safety plan and arrange urgent mental health follow-up if risk is moderate or high

Answer

Dismiss her thoughts as common and not concerning

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Admit her under the Mental Health Act immediately

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Prescribe a large quantity of tricyclic antidepressants

Answer

Ask her to complete an online risk assessment tool instead of being seen

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman with depression says she has been thinking life is not worth living and has considered overdosing on tablets, but has made no specific plans and says she would contact her sister if she felt worse. What is the most appropriate management?