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HOMOEOPATHIC PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION

Bridging Mental Health & Holistic Healing

Suicide Threat Response Protocol

A comprehensive, evidence-based clinical guide for managing suicide threat calls with compassion, safety, and professional excellence.

Start Point
Action Step
Decision Point
Emergency Action
Follow-up Complete
Initial contact - Stay calm and engaged

START

Suicide Threat - Phone Call

Build rapport, gather information, maintain connection

Engage & Assess

Provide reassurance, gather attempt details, maintain conversation

Critical safety assessment

Are you
alone?

Not Alone
Leverage immediate support network

Can we connect to
those with you?

YES
Engage support person directly

Inform them

Response?

Positive
Share emergency contact information

Provide
contacts

Activate emergency protocols

Emergency
contacts

Contact police/fireforce/hospital

Contact
authorities

Follow up

Negative
Response was negative - proceed to location

Ask
location

NO
Can't connect to support - get location

Ask
location

Alone
Immediate location assessment required

Ask location

Assess physical accessibility

Location
Reachable?

FAR
Activate remote emergency response

Emergency Protocol

Emergency contact / our contacts

Police, fireforce, nearest hospital

Contact Authorities

Police / Fireforce / Hospital

Follow up

REACHABLE
Physical intervention and assessment

Meet in person

Evaluate mental state and safety

Condition
Better?

YES
Ongoing monitoring and support

Follow up

NO
Professional psychiatric intervention required

Psychiatric Help

Immediate referral

Follow up

PROTOCOL COMPLETE

Case documented & reviewed

Key Principles

  • ✓ Maintain calm, empathetic communication throughout
  • ✓ Continuously assess immediate danger level
  • ✓ Never leave caller unattended on line
  • ✓ Document all interactions comprehensively
  • ✓ Follow up within 24-48 hours

Critical Decision Points

  • ◆ Is the person currently alone or with others?
  • ◆ Can we engage immediate support nearby?
  • ◆ Is the location physically reachable by team?
  • ◆ Has condition improved after intervention?
  • ◆ Is professional psychiatric help required?

Emergency Actions

  • ⚠ Activate emergency contacts immediately
  • ⚠ Contact police/fireforce for intervention
  • ⚠ Coordinate with nearest hospital facility
  • ⚠ Arrange immediate psychiatric evaluation
  • ⚠ Ensure safety until help arrives on scene

About Our Association

Founded in 2018, the Homoeopathic Psychiatric Association integrates homoeopathy and psychiatry through evidence-based research, comprehensive education, and collaborative clinical practice. We are committed to providing accessible, confidential, and completely stigma-free mental health care to all who need it.

Our vision is to establish homoeopathic psychiatry as a globally respected, evidence-based field in India and beyond, treating mind and body in perfect harmony through individualized, compassionate care.

Our Holistic Approach

Individualized Care

Considering each person's unique constitution, emotions, and symptoms

Minimal Side-effects

Gentle, effective remedies facilitating natural healing without dependency

Holistic Integration

Combining classical homoeopathy with modern psychiatric knowledge