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. 2002 Jul 20;325(7356):149–152. doi: 10.1136/bmj.325.7356.149
Clinical picture Action
• Definite plan for suicide (When? Where? How?) Refer to mental health professional for immediate assessment
• Major depressive disorder, severe
• High lethality suicide attempt or multiple attempts
• Advanced medical disease
• Social isolation
• History of psychiatric illness