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Suicidality: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

الانتحار والأفكار الانتحارية

Quick summary

Suicidal ideation or attempts. Urgent assessment and hospitalization for safety and treatment. Ketamine/esketamine for rapid relief.

Last updated: 21 July 2026
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Treatment

  • Risk assessment.
  • Inpatient admission.
  • Esketamine (Spravato).
  • Lithium (antisuicidal).
  • Clozapine.
  • DBT.