Self harm and suicide

Question 1

How to take a suicide history?

Answer 1

Collateral history
Ongoing plans
Ongoing thoughts of hopelessness/ life not worth living
Precipitant
Psychiatric conditions present
Past history of attempts
Support?
Perceieved lethality
Methods to avoid discovery

Question 2

QUestions relating to suicidal thoughts?

Answer 2

Thoughts of life not worth living?
Hopelessness?
Plans?
How do you feel about the future?

Question 3

Which circumstances does mental health order not allow detainment of a mentally unwell patient?

Answer 3

Drug induced, personality disorder, sexual deviancy

Question 4

How long can someone be detained for under the mental health order?

Answer 4

14 days for assessment

Detained for treatment after that point