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intermediatesafety planningsuicidal ideationStanley-Browncrisis interventionlethal means restriction
A 28-year-old man presents to the outpatient psychiatric clinic with worsening depressive symptoms over the past three weeks. He reports passive suicidal ideation, stating he has been thinking that his family would be better off without him but denies any specific plan, intent, or access to lethal means. He has no history of prior suicide attempts. His PHQ-9 score is 22 and he endorses hopelessness but maintains future-oriented thinking about an upcoming family event. He lives with his partner and has a supportive social network. The PMHNP determines that outpatient management with enhanced safety measures is appropriate. Which of the following best describes the most essential component to include in this patient's safety plan?
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