Suicide on unit

Never been in this situation, but am so sorry that it happened. Take care of yourself. Do you have any support people that you can talk to?

Not directly, but know of someone who suicided at a facility. And I know the family. It's terribly sad. I'm sorry you and your co-workers and the other patients are having to deal with this...and whoever found her. :heartbeat

I haven't been in this situation, but take care of yourself and your co-workers. I know this will be a tough time. *hug*

What is a typical mental health patient?

Before I worked at my hospital a man came in and shot his wife (the patient) and then himself. Very sad and scary situation. So sorry you are having to deal with this.

i don't care who the person is, where they are, why they did it, etc.

it's something that kicks everyone of us in the gut.

i do hope those directly involved, get the help they need...

and that your dept is understanding and patient.

i just don't know what to say about a trauma such as this.

such a waste, where all are affected.

i do hope this woman has found her peace.

and op, take this time to pamper yourself.

feel better.

leslie

Hey everyone!

Unfortunately there has been a suicide on my unit where I work. I work at an adult Mental Health unit... i was one of the nurses taking care of this patient, I was not working the shift that she did this. I am distraught.. this lady was not one of our "typical" mental health patients.... No one ever suspected her of this......... A code blue was called and they revived her but unfortuntaly she is brain dead and its only a matter of time until they unplug her. She has no family or friends.

Has any one else been in this kind of situation??????

I'm so sorry, this happened to you and your co-workers. How are you and the patients on the unit taking it. How do you process this? Has it caused your co-workers to feel angry, sad, ????

I had a near miss because a smart Psych Tech took a walk down the hall, "just cuz I felt like I should." She found the pt with a plastic trash can liner around his head, and he was blue, she ripped it open, yelled for help and by the time I got up the hall he was pink, breathing and concious...and mad.

At our facility our employee health actually has programs to help with stuff like this. You may not need it at all but if you feel you might you may want to contact them.

At our facility our employee health actually has programs to help with stuff like this. You may not need it at all but if you feel you might you may want to contact them.

Ditto the above, call your employee assistance program {EAP}. This has happened at my employer, it was tough all the way around, from employee's feelings to the blame game to peer review to state board investigations to all new policies. Hopefully your director and manager will lead with integrity and tact.

I'm so sorry to hear this...

Although I have not been directly involved, I have worked on units that have had suicidal incidents and

I have also heard about our patients being discharged and then

committing suicide shortly afterword. And I have worked directly where it has been a near miss situation as well.

I have also been in this situation with a very close immediate family member. I do know

how disturbing this can be and how difficult it can be to cope with. My suggestion would be to look into your employment benefits

and see if your employer offers EAP services(Employee Assistance Program) Sometimes there are 5 free visits that are available.

They can offer counseling -and that can be very helpful at a time like this.

My deepest sympathies to you, your co-workers, and your patients~

I pray that inner peace can be found for all of you.

Never been through something like that. I'm very sorry for you and your co-workers. I agree that seeking help from your EAP might help. Take care.