Deceased
JAMES MARTIN TODD
Demographics
41y, male
Date of death
2009-06-01
Finding date
2011-08-15
Cause of death
Neck compression subsequent upon hanging
AI-generated summary
A 41-year-old man with depression, anxiety and prior suicidal ideation died by hanging on the morning of a scheduled psychology appointment. He had been referred by his GP for psychiatric care five days prior following a suicidal gesture, was prescribed antidepressants, and had completed an initial psychological assessment. Clinical lessons include: the importance of risk stratification in patients with suicidal thoughts and recent gestures; consideration of more intensive interventions (e.g. day programs, psychiatric admission) for high-risk patients between appointments; ensuring safety planning and crisis contact numbers are provided; and recognising that marital breakdown combined with depression and prior suicidal behaviour constitutes very high risk. The timing suggests possible crisis between appointments. Earlier psychiatric rather than psychology-only assessment, and consideration of inpatient stabilisation, may have altered outcome.
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