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There
are a variety of treatment options for people with suicidal
thoughts and/or behaviors because all people are different
and because there is not one way that researchers have found
to be the most effective or beneficial when treating people
for suicidal thoughts and actions. Resources are provided
to help you to find professional help and locate additional
information about treatment resources.
The treatment of suicidal
thoughts and actions requires that people seek help from individuals
who are trained in providing health care services. The health
care professional can in turn determine the needs of the person
and apply the appropriate tools and plans to best help that
individual. |
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| There
are specific actions that can help in a crisis situation.
Understanding what to do can minimize stress and maximize the
best approaches for interacting with people who may be suicidal.
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| Suicide
Hotlines |
| Find Web
sites that provide access to suicide hotlines around the world,
nationally, and locally. |
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| Facilities
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Find
information on accessing local mental and physical health
resources that provide care for suicidal individuals.
These health provider facilities include:
- Crisis
or Suicide Hotlines
- Community
Mental Health Centers
- Mental
Health Clinicians
- Inpatient
Treatment Facilities
- General
Health Care Facilities
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| Mental
health providers |
| Find
Web sites that provide access to mental health providers who
offer care for persons at risk for suicide. These Web
sites are often organized according to specialty or the mental
health clinician's professional affiliations. |
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| Legal
and ethical considerations |
| Legal
and ethical issues are present when individuals interact and
work with people who may harm themselves. Understanding
the consequences of these actions or non-actions is important.
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| Standard
treatments |
There
are no authoritative standards for treating persons who may
be suicidal, but there are general standards universally used
to help guide treatment choices. To ensure that persons
at risk for suicide get the care that they require, individuals
must be knowledgeable about best practices.
Medication
can be an important part of treatment for a suicidal or clinically
depressed person. For more information, access Medication
information. |
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| What
to do as a survivor of suicide |
| Survivors
of suicide have unique needs, questions, and concerns.
Find survivors of suicide resources and information for support,
treatment, and education. |
