Traumatic brain injury following a suicide attempt

• Effect of pre-existing psychiatric treatment in suicidal jumpers on the need for in-hospital treatment following injury
• Suicide Screening and Prevention
• Washington State Suicide Prevention and Awareness
• Polytraumatized Patient
• Unforeseen hazards: cranial penetration with a metallic chopstick in a suicide attempt
• Concussion May Result in New-Onset Bipolar Disorder: A Case Report
• Association Between Impulsivity, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicide Attempts in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
• Impulsivity and Psychiatric Diagnoses as Mediators of Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a suicide attempt is a serious medical condition that occurs when a person suffers a blow or injury to the head as a result of a self-harm action. The severity of the injury can vary widely, ranging from mild concussions to severe brain damage, depending on the nature of the attempt and the force involved.

Falls: Falls from a height, such as jumping from a building or a bridge, are common in suicide attempts and can result in severe head injuries. see Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injury

Gunshot wound: Self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the head are often fatal, but survivors may suffer from devastating TBIs.

Motor Vehicle Crashes: Intentionally crashing a vehicle can result in significant head trauma.

Blunt Trauma: This includes using objects to hit oneself on the head or jumping in front of moving vehicles or trains.

Asphyxiation or Hanging: Though primarily aimed at strangulation, these methods can sometimes cause falls or other trauma to the head if the attempt is interrupted or not immediately fatal.

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