Consult a mental health professional immediately. Hospitalization may be necessary during periods of suicidal behavior. Following a suicide threat, the family and friends should remove any obvious tools that may be used in a suicide attempt, and the person should be watched closely. Hospitalization is often needed, both to treat the current attempt and to prevent future attempts. Psychiatric counseling is one of the most important aspects of treatment.
Complications vary depending on the type of suicide attempt.
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