Suicidal Thoughts or Threats
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you recently tried to commit suicide?
See significance of a recent suicide attempt 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 Have you recently tried to commit suicide?
Note:
- Report all suicide attempts, even minor attempts that do not cause an injury, to your health professional.
- If a suicide attempt has caused a minor injury, see the appropriate injury topic for first aid measures.
- 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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