Coronial

173 results for suicidality

VIChome2018

Finding into death of Mr W

21y · Male·Hanging

…hol intoxication. The coroner noted that while SSRIs carry a small increased risk of treatment-emergent suicidality in under-25s (first 1-2 months), early follow-up and specialist review if needed are appropriate safegu…

general practicepsychiatrysertraline
VIC2013-06-05

Finding into death of Leigh Ronald Bellingham

37y · Male·Toxic effects of heroin in combination with mirtazapine and sertraline

Leigh Ronald Bellingham, a 37-year-old man with a history of depression, suicidality, hepatitis C, and substance abuse, died from toxic effects of heroin in combination with mirtazapine an…

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationsystemheroin
TAScommunity2020-08-13

Coroner's Finding: Wright, Maria Rebekah

31y · Female·drowning, deliberately self-inflicted with intention of ending life

Maria Rebekah Wright, a 31-year-old woman with severe borderline personality disorder and chronic suicidality, died by drowning at Howrah Beach, Tasmania on 14 August 2017. She had been discharged from Royal Hobar…

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ACThospital2024-07-25

Inquest Into The Death Of Katherine Aurelia Alexander

34y · Female·multiple drug toxicity

Katherine Alexander, a 34-year-old woman with chronic suicidality and complex mental health conditions including bipolar II disorder, borderline personality disorder, an…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemdosulepin
TAShome2023-04-20

Coroner's Finding: Young, Luke Trevor

42y · Male·mixed prescription drug toxicity (sertraline, amlodipine, lamotrigine, quetiapin…

…ine, quetiapine) in a suicide by overdose. He had severe, longstanding bipolar II disorder with chronic suicidality, complicated by alcohol/drug dependence and multiple physical comorbidities. His GP provided comprehens…

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WAcommunity2021-03-25

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Jason Marcus LAWSON

32y · Male·unascertained; most likely exposure after walking in bushland

…isappeared on 11 December 2003, one week after discharge from an acute psychiatric admission for active suicidality. He was last seen by his partner appearing grumpy and depressed. His locked caravan was found with pers…

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VICcommunity2017-12-06

Finding into death of Jamie Levon Austin

23y · Male·hanging

…vember 2015 after being intercepted by police on 1 November for dangerous erratic driving. He disclosed suicidality to an off-duty detective who videoed the interaction but there is disputed evidence about whether the d…

psychiatrypsychologycommunicationsystemcannabis
NSWhospital2023-09-11

Inquest into the death of TE

26y · Female·multiple blunt force injuries from fall from height; significant contributing co…

…clear boundaries; cross-sectional risk assessment must consider historical suicide attempts and chronic suicidality; clinicians treating personality disorder patients need close supervision; inadequate records compromis…

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VICmental health2026-04-27

Finding into death of GM

Female·Fulminant hepatic failure due to paracetamol toxicity

A 19-year-old female with anorexia nervosa, borderline personality disorder, and chronic suicidality was admitted to St Vincent’s psychiatric inpatient unit on 28 July 2023. She reported ongoing suicidal …

psychiatryintensive careparacetamol
VICcommunity2024-10-04

Finding into death of T K

18y · Female·Mixed drug toxicity

TK, an 18-year-old woman with borderline personality disorder, chronic suicidality, and a history of childhood trauma, died from mixed drug toxicity following intentional overdose. She h…

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VIChome2019-10-07

Finding into death of Phillip James King

52y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity

A 52-year-old man with multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, depression and history of suicidality died from mixed drug toxicity following an intentional overdose. He was prescribed multiple opioids (fe…

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TAShome2024-04-30

Coroner's Finding: Mason, Geoffrey

38y · Male·gunshot wound to the left side of the neck resulting in basal skull fracture, su…

…son was intoxicated, had a long history of violent offending and mental health issues including chronic suicidality precipitated by relationship breakdown. Police were called after he assaulted family members, threatene…

general practiceemergency medicinesystemalcohol
VIC2022-08-05

Finding into death of Y GE

Male·Hanging

YGE, a man with major depressive disorder, suicidality, and illicit substance use, died by hanging at the Neighbourhood Justice Centre on 28 December 2019. He…

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VIChome2025-08-13

Finding into death of Lillian Rose Thomas

21y · Female·Compression of the neck secondary to hanging

…s including CPTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and personality disorder traits, with a history of chronic suicidality, self-harm, and a prior suicide attempt. In the early morning of her death, she contacted Lifeline cris…

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WAcommunity

Inquest into the Death of Gary John LYDDIETH

54y · Male·Unknown - death established on balance of probabilities but manner and cause und…

A 54-year-old man with major depressive disorder, chronic suicidality, and alcohol abuse was discharged from psychiatric hospital on 23 April 2014 while remaining at "very h…

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VICcommunity2013-01-31

Finding into death of Stuart Beverley

31y · Male·Hanging

A 31-year-old man with borderline personality disorder presented to mental health services after a suicide attempt on 30 March 2005, discharged after psychiatric assessment at Maroondah Hospital ED. Following several cri…

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VIChospital2020-09-07

Finding into death of Ms TP

37y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy as a direct result of neck compression

…dmitted to ICU in cardiac arrest and died nine days later. She had a history of depression and previous suicidality in India but had received no mental health treatment in Australia. While hospital care was appropriate,…

intensive careemergency medicine
VICmental health2015-10-30

Finding into death of Jarrod Wade Christie

23y · Male·injuries sustained when struck by train

…iew psychiatric reports before managing patients on antidepressants, particularly when warning signs of suicidality are documented; (2) hospital systems must obtain prior medical records to clarify complex diagnoses in …

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemdesvenlafaxine
WAcommunity2016-09-13

Inquest into the Death of Anthony Charles EURA

42y · Male·unascertained

…-old Aboriginal man with long-standing mental health problems, alcohol and drug dependency, and chronic suicidality, disappeared in November 2006 and is presumed deceased. In the month before disappearance, he presented…

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ACTcommunity2024-06-17

Inquest Into The Death Of Catherine Maree Broadbent

39y · Female·multiple drug toxicity (etizolam and carisoprodol as major components)

… the dark web, in the context of chronic borderline personality disorder and complex PTSD with lifelong suicidality. She was managed by an intensive community mental health team following a Multi-Agency Response Guide (…

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