Maggie Had Called The Clinic And Stated That She Desperately

Maggie Had Called The Clinic And Stated That She Desperately Needed So

Maggie had called the clinic and stated that she desperately needed someone to talk to as soon as possible. During the call, Maggie sounded panicky and reported that she had broken up with her boyfriend six weeks ago and had trouble sleeping and concentrating at work. This can be attributed to the stress associated with the breakup. Maggie's mother is also calling the clinic, and she is very concerned about Maggie's state. According to mom, Maggie has expressed wanting to die and has thoughts of suicide.

Please review the following links. Teaching resources for talking with teens about suicide; How to Talk about Suicide Risk with Patients and their Families; Suicide in Children and Teens. Please answer the following questions: Is she a significant risk for suicide? Based on the evidence, what will you recommend for this patient? Discuss briefly why you would not have chosen the other alternatives in question #2. NO PLAGIARISM. Length: 1 page, 2-3 references.

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Maggie's presentation raises significant concerns regarding her risk for suicide, warranting careful clinical assessment and intervention. Although her recent emotional stress due to a breakup is evident, her expression of suicidal ideation, as reported by her mother, heightens the concern about imminent risk. Research indicates that recent adverse life events, such as relationship dissolution, can serve as triggers for suicidal thoughts, especially when compounded by feelings of hopelessness (Joosten et al., 2020). Furthermore, her reported desire to die signals a need for immediate risk assessment to determine the severity and stability of her suicidal thoughts.

Given her presentation—expressed suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, and recent stressful events—she should be classified as being at high risk for suicide. It is essential to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment, including questions about plan, means, intent, and prior attempts. Evidence-based protocols recommend immediate safety planning and potentially hospitalization if the patient is deemed to have an imminent risk (Raballo & Giromini, 2019). In Maggie's case, involving her family in safety monitoring and considering inpatient care may be warranted depending on further assessment outcomes.

Recommendations for Maggie would include a thorough psychiatric evaluation, safety planning with her and her family, and possibly initiating psychiatric treatment such as psychotherapy (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy) aimed at reducing suicide risk. If her assessment indicates ongoing suicidal intent or plans, hospitalization to ensure her safety becomes paramount. It is also crucial to address her grief and emotional distress through supportive counseling and to explore her coping mechanisms.

Alternatives that might suggest minimal intervention, such as outpatient therapy without safety protocols or temporary reassurance alone, would not be appropriate given her explicit desire to die. These options do not adequately address her immediate risk or provide the necessary level of safety monitoring. The priority is her safety, which justifies a more aggressive approach such as inpatient care if indicated.

In summary, Maggie's presentation suggests a significant risk for suicidality, necessitating urgent and comprehensive intervention. Her emotional state and expressed suicidal thoughts must be taken seriously, with assessment and safety planning prioritized to prevent imminent harm.

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