Emergency psychiatry is a critical field addressing immediate mental health crises. From acute suicidal ideation to severe psychosis, rapid intervention is paramount. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides guidelines, insights, and best practices for handling such emergencies. Our content, crafted by expert editors, emphasizes swift, effective responses, risk assessment, and ensuring patient safety. In emergency psychiatry, timely and informed actions can make a significant difference, and our journal aims to equip professionals with the knowledge they need.
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Comparing Risk Prediction for Suicide Attempts and Deaths After Emergency Department Visits
March 4, 2026
Distinct factors predict nonfatal and fatal suicidal events. Male sex and depression are the strongest predictors for fatal events; being under 65 years of age and suicidal ideation are...
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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Its Association with Suicidal Ideation and Negative Affect
April 8, 2026
Desire to self-harm was associated with nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) episodes. Further, NSSI was related to higher negative affect and negative interpersonal experience, which decreased across follow-up.
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Using Natural Language Processing to Evaluate Differences in Psychotherapeutic Services for PTSD in a Suicide-Risk-Stratified Veteran Sample
April 8, 2026
Psychotherapeutic care for PTSD differed for patients who did and did not die by suicide, suggesting the importance of developing risk-tier-specific care.
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Older Adults Visiting Emergency Departments for Mental Health Issues:A CHIRPP Database Study
April 2, 2025
Suicidal ideations and neurocognitive disorders were the most frequent diagnostic impressions, with males at higher risk of neurocognitive and substance use disorders. Patients 85 or older were more likely...
