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. 2002 Jul 20;325(7356):149–152. doi: 10.1136/bmj.325.7356.149
Clinical picture Action
• Low lethality suicide attempt (patient's perception of lethality) Refer to mental health professional, to be seen as soon as possible
• Frequent thoughts of suicide
• Previous suicide attempts
• Persistent depressive symptoms
• Serious medical illness
• Inadequate social support
• History of psychiatric illness