This podcast excerpt from the International Emergency Medicine Education Project details the approach to a suicidal patient in the emergency room. It covers the initial assessment, including a physical and mental status examination, risk assessment using tools like the SAD PERSONS scale and alternatives, and differential diagnoses. The podcast also outlines management strategies, encompassing emergency treatment, hospitalization criteria, discharge planning, and considerations for medication. Emphasis is placed on a comprehensive approach considering both medical and psychiatric factors influencing suicidal behavior. The resource aims to provide medical professionals with guidance on managing suicidal patients.