92 results for “acute suicidal behaviour”
23y · Male·Haemorrhage from incised wounds to the neck and wrists
…nflicted knife wounds to his neck and wrists while experiencing a drug-induced psychotic episode following acute methylamphetamine intoxication. He had a complex trauma history including childhood domestic violence expo…
30y · Male·head and chest injuries sustained in a fall from a height
…n 24 September 2007. He had a psychiatric review on 20 September 2007 with Dr M., who assessed him as non-suicidal, reviewed his medications (Lithium, Risperidone, and added Olanzapine), and found no basis for involuntar…
26y · Male·multiple gunshot wounds with death resulting from combination of blood loss and …
Eduardo Concepcion, a 26-year-old man experiencing mental health crisis and acute intoxication, died from multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by Northern Territory Police. Following days of …
61y · Female·Complications of pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis
…t. She had been admitted following a suicide attempt and was placed on an Assessment Order due to ongoing suicidal behaviour. During her 5-day admission to the mental health unit, her physical health appeared stable thou…
43y · Male·head, chest and abdominal injuries sustained when intentionally stepping into th…
…n Steven Lacroix, a 43-year-old man with a long history of mental health problems, severe depression, and suicidal ideation since 2013, died by suicide on 6 March 2021. On the day of his death, following a police callout…
36y · Male·Hypoxic/ischaemic encephalopathy and hanging
…injury ending his competitive career. In the preceding days, he displayed severe mood swings, aggressive behaviour, and anger management issues related to amphetamine and cannabis use. He explicitly stated suicidal inte…
58y · Male·Amitriptyline toxicity
…city in July 2008. In the three weeks prior, he presented to hospital three times with bizarre high-risk behaviours (exhaust hose scenarios) while denying suicidal intent. Despite unusual presentations, psychiatrists at…
33y · Male·Drowning
… by drowning on 1 January 2009 at French Island, Victoria. He had a history of substance use and erratic behaviour. Evidence suggests he likely took his own life, though the precise circumstances remain uncertain. He ma…
27y · Male·asphyxia caused by self-inflicted hanging
… detainee. The van had multiple hanging points and poor internal visibility. Contributing factors included acute intoxication, recent domestic conflict, cannabis use, and systemic underresourcing of Aboriginal community…
48y · Male·Multiple injuries
…aking her vehicle without permission. He deliberately drove into the path of a semi-trailer with apparent suicidal intent, suffering catastrophic injuries. The coroner found the officer's decision to pursue complied with…
20y · Male·gunshot wound to the chest
…ined during a police encounter. He had called mental health services and Lifeline that morning expressing suicidal ideation, then left his girlfriend's house believing he was getting cigarettes. Police followed and stopp…
34y · Male·hanging
…icide, denied having plans. He was found dead the following afternoon. The coroner found no indication of suicidal ideation prior to the final 24 hours, noted good family support and exemplary bail compliance, and conclu…
31y · Male·acute neck compression by ligature
Steven Malcolm Williams, aged 31, died in custody at Yatala Labour Prison on 1 January 2015 from acute neck compression by ligature. He had a 12-year history of schizophrenic disorder previously managed with a…
20y · Male·Head injury
…nxiety-depression diagnosed in May 2008 (referrals not pursued), stress over pending university exams, and acute stress from the vehicle impoundment. The coroner determined this was an intentional act despite no obvious…
26y · Male·Suicidal cut throat
…ate medical intervention, which was impossible given his severe self-inflicted injury and uncontrollable behaviour that impeded care provision.
36y · Female·Traumatic closed head injury
…nt, concluding she likely made an irrational decision whilst severely intoxicated rather than acting with suicidal intent, despite a history of depression and previous suicidal ideation in 2017.
20y · Male·Ligature Compression of the Neck (Hanging)
…ndich, a 20-year-old Aboriginal man with schizophrenia and a long history of psychotic symptoms, violent behaviour and substance abuse, died by suicide in Smith Ward at Graylands Hospital on 13 November 1998. He was adm…
21y · Male·Hanging
…oner found Dr C.'s treatment appropriate, including early follow-up within three weeks and assessment for suicidal ideation (none identified). The death occurred after an acute stressor (licence suspension) combined with…
33y · Male·sharp force injuries of the neck
…ies to his neck on 29 June 2022 following a NSW Police operation. Police responded to reports of erratic behaviour and found him armed with a knife, making repeated threats of self-harm. After approximately 2.5 hours of…
52y · Male·Hanging
A 52-year-old man with long-standing mood disorders, depression and suicidal ideation was apprehended under Mental Health Act section 10 after acute suicidal behaviour including self…
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