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Clinicians Propose Suicide Crisis Syndrome Diagnosis
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Clinicians and researchers are urging adoption of a new DSM-5 diagnosis, Suicide Crisis Syndrome (SCS), to better identify imminent suicidal states, the New York Times reported. They argue existing assessments—often just asking about intent—miss many cases; literature reviews find about half who died denied suicidal intent in the week or month prior. The proposal emphasizes detecting frantic hopelessness and reframes debates blaming chatbots.
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