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If one has suicidal thoughts which refuse to stop, do they need to go to a psychiatric hospital?
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Yes: This could mean eminent danger possible schizophrenia with voices telling them to kill themselves. Possible borderline personality disorder, the individual may have profound depression. Psychiatric help is necessary.
Answered 7/2/2013
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Suicidal: Intrusive thoughts if persistent, require further assessment and stabilization in a safe secure setting.
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