The patient attempts suicide
Symptoms
Related diseases
A suicide attempt is a serious and potentially life-threatening act where a person tries to end their own life. Key indications include:
- Expressing hopelessness or worthlessness
- Talking about wanting to die or make plans for suicide
- Withdrawing from social interactions
- Exhibiting self-destructive behaviors
- Sudden mood changes
Immediate medical and psychological intervention is crucial to ensure the person’s safety and to address underlying mental health issues.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology