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Hello docs, is feeling suicidal a form of mental illness?

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With a careful: History we can pin down a name to it, even if it is just an adjustment disorder to difficult life circumstances. If you or a friend are actively suicidal now, call 911 or go to the nearest er, or call the national suicide lifeline at: 1-800-273-talk (8255). Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/27/2013

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