Saber Psychiatry specializes in evaluating and treating depressive disorders. If you have a family member who is struggling with depression, they are also at an increased risk of suicide. The Mayo Clinic urges people to take all signs of suicidal behavior seriously and to take action if needed as follows:
- Tell the person why you’re worried. Ask if they’re thinking about suicide or have a plan for how to do it. Having a plan means it’s more likely they’ll attempt suicide.
- Seek help. Contact the person’s health care provider, mental health provider, or another health care professional. Let other family members or close friends know what’s going on.
- Contact a suicide hotline. Ask for advice and what resources are in your area. Or urge the person at risk to contact a hotline for counseling.
- In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s available 24 hours a day, every day. Or use the Lifeline Chat. Services are free and private.U.S. veterans or service members who are in crisis can call 988 and then press “1” for the Veterans Crisis Line. Or text 838255. Or chat online.
- The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S. has a Spanish-language phone line at 1-888-628-9454 (toll-free).
- Make sure the person is safe. If possible, get rid of things that could be used to attempt suicide. For example, remove or lock up firearms, other weapons, and medicines.
- Call 911 or your local emergency number right away if a person could harm themselves or attempt suicide. Make sure someone stays with the person at all times.
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In 2020, Dr. Sricharan Moturi founded Saber Psychiatry to evaluate and treatmental health conditions in children, adolescents, and adults. Saber Psychiatry is currently accepting new patients ages 2 to 65. Call our offices at 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.