[The suicidal patient].
Suicide prevention in the general practitioner's practice should not only be a topic for patients that are close to putting an end to their lives. It should start with the recognition of an emotional crisis or depressive symptoms. Such patients have to be asked about suicidal thoughts or plans. Depressive states have to be assessed very carefully and treated adequately. The Gotland study has clearly shown that competence in the recognition and treatment of depression can significantly reduce the frequency of suicide.
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Psychiatrische Universitätspoliklinik, Inselspital, Bern.
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D000092864:Suicide Prevention