Depressed and suicidal patients in the emergency department: an evidence-based approach.
Chang B, Tezanos K, Gratch I, Cha C. Depressed and suicidal patients in the emergency department: an evidence-based approach. Emergency Medicine Practice 2019, 21: 1-24. PMID: 31033267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuicide riskAssessment of suicide riskCutting-edge interventionsZero Suicide modelLethal means counselingMental health crisisEmergency department visitsImplementation of safety plansPathology of depressionMental status evaluationBest-practice recommendationsEvidence-based approachPostdischarge contactDepartment visitsSuicidal patientsSuicide attemptsPharmacotherapy approachesSuicide modelsSubstance abuseEmergency departmentScreening toolDepressionHealth crisisClinical settingSuicide