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335 results for acute suicidal ideation

SAhospital2013-09-04

Coroner's Finding: BUGG Linda Edith

92y · Female·acute myocardial infarction

Linda Edith Bugg, aged 92, died of acute myocardial infarction at Royal Adelaide Hospital on 24 October 2009. She was admitted from Howard House wi…

cardiologypsychiatry
VIChome2026-07-02

Finding into death of AQV

32y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a fall from a height

AQV, 32, had escalating depression, alcohol use disorder, and suicidal ideation while perpetrating family violence against his partner. In June 2024, following an overdose with…

psychiatrygeneral practicealcohol
VICmental health2025-09-17

Finding into death of Thi Thu Nguyen

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…

psychiatryemergency medicine
TAShome2022-08-11

Coroner's Finding: Youd, Diane Maree

60y · Female·undetermined; natural causes not excluded (possible paraganglioma infarction, pn…

A 60-year-old woman with depression, recent acute kidney injury from dehydration, and suicidal ideation was discharged from hospital on 27 August 2021 after…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationdelaysertraline
TAScommunity2016-06-30

Coroner's Finding: Ball, Jeremy Dacre

46y · Male·Multiple blunt traumatic injuries sustained in motor vehicle crash; manner deter…

…is GP appropriately diagnosed the condition and referred him to psychology on 12 September, Ball expressed acute suicidal ideation to his brother and partner within days, specifically mentioning driving under trucks. An…

general practicepsychiatrydelay
TAScommunity2022-02-22

Coroner's Finding: BL de-identified

47y · Male·Extensive burns sustained in a deliberately set fire

…et house fire on 29 November 2020. He had experienced a relationship breakdown and severe depression with suicidal ideation. He presented to hospital twice in the preceding weeks with suicidal thoughts, was prescribed me…

psychiatryemergency medicine
TAScommunity2021-10-15

Coroner's Finding: Lacroix, Adrian

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…

psychiatryemergency medicinealcohol
NThome2011-03-15

Inquest into the death of Dwayne Joseph Berto

23y · Male·Suicide by hanging

…ghtclub hours before his death where he was punched and ejected by security and patrons. He had expressed suicidal ideation in the preceding days. While police handled his intoxicated state and transport home appropriate…

psychiatryemergency medicinealcohol
NSWmental health2011-12-13

Coroner's Finding: Samuel Dibley

23y · Male·cerebral hypoxia secondary to strangulation from hanging by belt

…, was involuntarily admitted to the Mental Health Unit on 19 May 2009 with cannabis-induced psychosis and suicidal ideation. He was placed in the Low Dependence Unit (LDU) based on risk assessment. Nursing staff provided…

psychiatryemergency medicinerisperdone
SAmental health2023-03-03

Coroner's Finding: Paxford, Mathew George

27y · Male·hanging

A 27-year-old man with deteriorating mental health and acute psychotic symptoms died by hanging from a bathroom door in an acute mental health unit. He had expressed s…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemdiazepam
VICcommunity2014-08-13

Finding into death of Frederick Russell Morgan

48y · Male·Unknown causes (presumed suicide by drowning)

…and his father's death. Despite seeing his psychotherapist Dr R. on 15 July 1971—when Mr Morgan disclosed suicidal preoccupation for ten days—he was not admitted to hospital or given immediate intensive psychiatric care.…

psychiatrypsychologydiagnosticdelayantidepressant medication
TAScommunity2020-07-13

Coroner's Finding: Cashion, Dale John

61y · Male·Multiple severe crushing injuries sustained when run over by a motor vehicle

Dale John Cashion, a 61-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia and suicidal ideation involving methods of being struck by vehicles, was struck by a car on Davey Street, Hobart, shor…

general practiceemergency medicinediagnosticantidepressant
VICcommunity2025-08-27

Finding into death of Conan James Smith

37y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident (driver)

…ast consultation in January 2024. He expressed worry about coping as a single father but did not disclose suicidal ideation to his GP. Cannabis and antidepressant were detected post-mortem. The collision occurred on a ru…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationdelaymirtazapine
VIChospital2021-05-10

Finding into death of Karim Aarras

45y · Male·Blood loss due to multiple self-inflicted incised injuries

…ed directly from self-inflicted injuries, not from police actions. Clinical lessons include recognition of acute intoxication with methamphetamine presenting with extreme agitation and superhuman strength, and the need …

psychiatryemergency medicinemethamphetamine
VIChospital2014-02-10

Finding into death of Glenn Stewart Hayes

36y · Male·Hypoxic/ischaemic encephalopathy and hanging

…sive behaviour, and anger management issues related to amphetamine and cannabis use. He explicitly stated suicidal intent to multiple contacts. Clinical learning includes recognition of acute mental health crisis in pati…

intensive careemergency medicinediagnosticsystemmethamphetamine
TAScommunity2019-08-13

Coroner's Finding: Jeffrey, Angela Joy

53y · Female·Unable to determine; circumstances suggest death by suicide but body never recov…

…, Tasmania. She had experienced a significant mood deterioration following return from holiday, expressed suicidal ideation to family, and left home stating she was going to the chemist. Her car was found abandoned near …

psychiatrygeneral practiceantidepressant medication
WAmental health2015-02-26

Inquest into the Death of Tracy Margaret MARSHALL

47y · Female·Ligature compression of the neck (suicide by hanging)

…ar-old woman admitted to Nickol Bay Hospital as a voluntary patient due to deteriorating mental state and suicidal ideation, left the hospital on 21 February 2011. She drove to a remote location in Millstream National Pa…

psychiatrysystemdelay
SAcommunity2000-04-14

Coroner's Finding: HUTCHINSON Robert

60y · Male·undetermined; presumed suicide by motor vehicle driving over cliff

Robert Hutchinson, aged 60, disappeared on 18 April 1999 after receiving a phone call from his nephew regarding historical sexual abuse allegations. He made explicit statements to his partner about intending to die, wrot…

VIChome2023-10-10

Finding into death of Abdurrahman Coskun

53y · Male·Neck compression in the circumstances of hanging

A 53-year-old man with sudden-onset major depression died by hanging after being discharged from acute mental health crisis services. He presented with depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation with vague plans, …

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemmirtazapine
NSWcommunity2020-06-10

Inquest into the death of Christopher McGRAIL

44y · Male·Gunshot wounds to the trunk and right thigh with subsequent blood loss

…trauma following his son's suicide, was shot by NSW Police during a knife confrontation. He presented with acute intoxication (alcohol and methamphetamine), substance-induced psychotic episode, paranoid delusions about …

emergency medicinepsychiatrymethamphetamine
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