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If i go to a&e after taking an od, still feeling suicidal, would i be sectioned if i told them i would try again to kill myself?

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Dr. Fred Gallo answered

Tell them: If you still feel depresssed, you need further treatment. Please be fair to yourself and whoever and whatever you care abouand let them know.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/15/2016

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A member asked:

If i go to a&e after taking an od, still feeling suicidal, would i be sectioned if i told them i would try again to kill myself?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Fred Gallo answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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