Suicidal Thoughts or Threats
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you considering suicide, but you do not have a plan?
See significance of considering suicide but not having a plan if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you considering suicide, but you do not have a plan?
Note:
- If you are unable to reach your health professional immediately, go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department.
- If you are not able to talk with your health professional immediately, call your local suicide hotline or the national suicide hotline (1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433).
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: January 12, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry | |
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