Suicidal Ideation or Thoughts of Suicide

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Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. 45,979 Americans died by suicide in 2020 alone. Currently, there are approximately 130 suicides per day and approximately 1.20 million suicide attempts. As you can see from the above slides, suicide can happen with people from all walks of life. If you or a family member or friend is struggling with suicidal thoughts, has a plan in place to act, and is in crisis, please reach out to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
https://afsp.org/ or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Call: 1-800-273-8255
Text: Talk to 741741

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Suicidal Ideation or Thoughts of Suicide & Ketamine Therapy

Several studies, including Abbar et al. (2022) clinical trial of 156 patients admitted to the hospital for suicidal ideation has shown ketamine infusions to be effective with a rapid and long-lasting remission of suicidal thoughts. Various studies and clinical practice have shown that it's possible to attain remission (absence) of suicidal ideation or thoughts by day three after receiving just two low-dose ketamine infusions in a period of 24-hours.

At Southwest Ohio Ketamine and IV Therapy we are committed to safety first. If you, your family member and/or friend is experiencing a suicidal crisis and is actively attempting to harm themselves, this would be considered a medical emergency and 911 should be notified immediately. Suicidal ideation or thoughts of harming oneself typically stem from major depression and/or bipolar disorder, but could be associated with other mental disorders such as schizophrenia. If you, a family member or friend are struggling with thoughts of suicide, and are not experiencing an acute suicidal crisis, we may be able to help you here at Southwest Ohio ketamine and IV Therapy. Our experienced Nurse Practitioner will perform a comprehensive assessment and determine an appropriate treatment plan that best suites your needs.

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