Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What should you expect if you go to the hospital for suicidal ideation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Evaluation: Different hospitals vary, but all should take your history and review your thoughts and/or plans for suicide. They should screen for ongoing depression, medication & drug use, and other conditions associated with suicidal thinking. In some hospitals, the er physician does this; in others, a psychiatrist or other mental health professional might be called. If needed, admission will be advised.
Answered 4/13/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the criteria to be admitted into a pediatric psych ward at a children' hospital? Anorexia, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I don't want to go to ER for suicidal thoughts/ideation/urges because I am really frightened of hospitals, psych wards and health professionals?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a councilor make me go to the hospital if they think I am suicidal?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I don't want to be suicidal any more, its going to result with me in hospital or dead. It's horrible being suicidal. I'm really suicidal at the moment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please tell me if i need to go to the hospital again for suicidal thoughts?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Do doctors have a low opinion and respect for patients they may have to detain to a hospital because of .suicidal ideation. ?
My ex-husband had a severe psychotic episode and was in-patient for over a week at a psych hospital last year, having "suicidal ideation, hallucinations, etc..." but eventually released. Is it very likely that he may have another episode..Eventually, he s
Is bipolar patients relapse cause severe symptoms and loss of contact with reality and suicidal ideation requiring hospital treatment?
If a hospital patient is so depressed as to have suicidal ideation but is not well enough for antidepressants then what is the standard procedure?
I am terrified of hospitals, is there a way to talk to a doctor about my suicidal ideation &be certain they won't force me into hospital or psych ward?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
