Articles about Suicide

When depressive symptoms are evident but the full picture is unclear, clinicians may use Unspecified Depressive Disorder as a provisional diagnosis, prioritising timely c...

Risk formulation maps your risks and strengths to guide a clear, personalised plan for safety, care, and ongoing support.

Suicide risk factors help clinicians understand when someone may be more vulnerable and what kind of support is needed. Recognising these factors early allows for timely ...

Early changes in mood, thought, or behaviour can signal that your mental health needs attention. Recognising these warning signs helps you act quickly, prevent crises, an...

Thought content assessment focuses on what occupies your mind, from everyday concerns to distressing or unusual ideas. By examining these patterns, clinicians can better ...

Means restriction is a proven, life-saving strategy that reduces access to methods of self-harm during vulnerable moments. By making your environment safer, it buys criti...

Risk assessment is a vital part of mental health support, carefully evaluating the likelihood of harm to guide timely, effective intervention. Through ongoing, collaborat...

A focused safety check at the most critical moments, lethality assessment examines how immediate and dangerous suicidal risk may be. By clarifying intent, access, and pla...