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107 results for anxiety and depressive disorder

QLD2021-09-02

Batalha, Benjamin John

35y · Male·Not determined

…atory depression from mixed drug toxicity or fatal arrhythmia were likely. He had been assaulted in custody and was on multiple prescribed medications (mirtazapine, escitalopram, diazepam, pregabalin, baclofen) but also…

psychiatrycorrectional healthsystemdiazepam
NSW2011-12-19

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Male·Suicide: hanging (Al-Akabi, Saunders); diving from balcony (Rauluni)

…ed of imminent removal despite threatened self-harm; the removal response lacked negotiation, coordination, and de-escalation. Ahmed Al-Akabi (Iraqi, 41) hanged himself on 15–16 November despite clearly expressing depre…

psychiatrygeneral medicinediagnosticcommunicationmirtazapine
NSWmental health2017-06-09

Inquest into the death of Ahlia RAFTERY

18y · Female·neck compression due to hanging

An 18-year-old female with depression and anxiety was admitted to a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) following acute suicidal ideation. Clinica…

psychiatrydiagnosticcommunicationfluoxetine
QLD2025-09-08

Inquest into the death of Gina Valera

49y · Female·Hanging

Gina Valera, a 49-year-old woman with a history of depression and three prior suicide attempts, died by hanging in Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre nine days after admis…

psychiatrycorrectional healthcommunicationsystemmirtazapine
VIChome2014-05-15

Finding into death of Georgia Susan Cheal

31y · Female·Pneumonia; combined drug toxicity (including marijuana), smoking, pathological o…

Georgia Cheal, a 31-year-old with complex medical history including chronic pain, major depression, and obesity, died from pneumonia exacerbated by combined drug toxicity from multiple prescription medications, …

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationsystemoxycodone
TAS2015-08-01

Coroner's Finding: Leemhuis, Leah Maree

46y · Female·Multiple severe trauma suffered in a motor vehicle accident

…car drifted across the centre line on the Bass Highway. She had reported feeling tired earlier that morning and had intended to pull over to sleep. Investigation revealed she was taking diazepam (therapeutic level), ser…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationdiazepam
VICcommunity2021-04-14

Finding into death of JJ

70y · Male·Hanging

A 60-year-old man with recent pituitary surgery developed persistent fatigue and depressive symptoms. Despite normal cortisol levels, he remained convinced his symptoms were due to hormona…

psychiatryendocrinologycommunicationsystemvenlafaxine
QLDcommunity2010-12-16

Bell, Jennifer Elizabeth

34y · Female·Multiple injuries from pedestrian motor vehicle collision; suicide by stepping i…

Jennifer Bell, a 34-year-old woman with severe postnatal depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and borderline personality disorder, died by suicide on 2 October 2007 after stepping into the path of a…

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VICmental health2019-05-17

Finding into death of Thi Ha Do

42y · Female·Incised injury to the neck

A 42-year-old woman with depression and suicidal ideation died by self-inflicted neck laceration while admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit. Sh…

psychiatryforensic medicinesystemcommunicationmirtazapine
NSWhome2024-12-12

Inquest into the death of Ms K

43y · Female·suffocation

Ms K, aged 43, was killed by her husband through suffocation on 7 March 2017 after years of coercive control, physical violence, and emotional abuse…

general practicepsychologycommunicationsystemalcohol
VICmental health2012-04-30

Finding into death of Travis Andrew McNees

18y · Male·Multiple injuries due to impact by train

… have conducted face-to-face review rather than telephone; (2) psychiatrist should have read referral notes and been informed of revised risk assessment; (3) escorted leave duration should have been precisely prescribed…

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NSWhospital2018-05-03

Inquest into the death of Naomi Watson Ley

33y · Female·hanging, self-inflicted with intention of taking her own life

Naomi Watson Ley, a 33-year-old woman with a history of depression and borderline personality disorder, was admitted to Royal North Shore Hospital following suicidal ideation aft…

psychiatryemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationmoclobemide
VICmental health2016-02-26

Finding into death of Maree Rosalie Jones

47y · Female·plastic bag asphyxia

… on 15-minute observations. The yellow cord from her pyjamas (which should have been removed during search) and a plastic bag (not then prohibited) were accessible to her. She died from asphyxiation using these items. K…

psychiatrycommunicationsystemtemazepam
SAmental health2011-08-26

Coroner's Finding: XU Yan Yi

50y · Female·compression of the neck consistent with hanging

Yan Yi Xu, a 50-year-old woman with a history of depression and recent breast cancer diagnosis, was admitted to Cramond Clinic psychiatric ward following a suicide attempt…

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SAcommunity2014-03-12

Coroner's Finding: MUNDY Michaela Jayne

15y · Female·neck compression due to hanging

… seen by CAMHS therapist Vina Hotich from July-November 2011, presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. Despite evidence of clinical deterioration, risk escalation, and co…

psychiatrygeneral practicediagnosticcommunicationfluoxetine
NSWmental health2025-03-31

Inquest into the Death of G.P.

41y · Male·Multiple traumatic injuries

… his death. Critical clinical lessons include: Dr J.'s diagnosis of adult ADHD was not adequately evidenced and should not have resulted in Vyvanse prescription; inadequate collateral history, face-to-face consultations…

psychiatryemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationlisdexamfetamine
VICcommunity2021-02-23

Finding into death of Daniel Patrick Frawley

56y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident (driver)

Daniel Frawley, a 56-year-old former AFL player and coach, died in a single-vehicle collision when his utility struck a tree at high speed (minimum 132 km/h) o…

psychiatryforensic medicinedesvenlafaxine
NSWcommunity2022-09-16

Inquest into the disappearance of CD

36y · Male·Cannot be determined

…fter exhibiting significant mental health deterioration, recent suicidal ideation, paranoia, alcohol abuse, and relationship breakdown. The coroner found sufficient evidence that CD is deceased (on balance of probabilit…

psychiatryemergency medicinesystemcommunicationalcohol
VICmental health2022

Finding into death of LKV LKV

73y · Male·Neck compression in the circumstances of hanging

A 73-year-old man with severe depression and suicidal ideation died by hanging at a private psychiatric facility on 9 February 2019 during voluntary adm…

psychiatrygeneral practicediagnosticsystemescitalopram
SAcommunity2003-05-27

Coroner's Finding: GILLIES Wayne John

45y · Male·Bullet wound to the head - self-inflicted

…n died by self-inflicted gunshot wound in April 2000. His psychiatrists documented recent suicidal ideation and unstable mental state but determined he was not actively suicidal at their final consultations. The coroner…

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