Consider these suicidal patients: Mary is in the depths of a severe depression. Jack is hospitalized for depression. Patty has just gotten her first weekend pass from the psychiatric hospital. Who is at highest risk for suicide?
A) Mary
B) Jack
C) Patty
D) Mary and Patty are equally high risks.

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Patty is at the highest risk for suicide because individuals are often at an increased risk when they first leave the controlled environment of a psychiatric hospital. The transition back into the less structured outside world can be overwhelming, and they might act on previously suppressed suicidal thoughts now that they have more freedom and access to means.

Consider These Suicidal Patients: Mary Is in the Depths of a Severe