Suicidal Ideation Case Study

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The patient is a 29 year old male who presented to ED with suicidal ideation. Patient expressed relational issues, substance dependence, and non compliance with medication. At the time of the assessment the patient acknowledges having current suicidal ideation with multiple plans. He states, "My current thought is suicide by cop." He reports homicidal ideation, whoever will not give specific individual do to him not wanting to incriminate himself. He states homicidal thoughts are towards anyone who owe him money or has do him wrong in the past. He relational issues are directed towards the mother of his child. He describes depressive symptoms as feelings of sadness, irritability, isolation, and loss in usual pleasures.

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