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How to Treat Adolescents with ADHD and Suicidal Depression?

PostedSeptember 3, 2025
UpdatedSeptember 8, 2025
ByMy Patient Advice

Treating suicidal depression ADHD adolescents requires a comprehensive and compassionate approach, as both ADHD and depression can significantly impact a teenager’s emotional well-being. When these conditions are combined with suicidal thoughts, it is essential to take immediate action to ensure the adolescent’s safety while addressing their mental health needs. 

The first step in treating suicidal depression ADHD adolescents is crisis intervention. This can include seeking professional help, such as calling a mental health crisis hotline or taking the adolescent to an emergency room if necessary. Crisis intervention aims to stabilise the individual and ensure they are not at immediate risk. 

Once the immediate crisis is addressed, safety planning is crucial. This involves working with mental health professionals to create a personalised plan that includes coping strategies, identifying triggers, and having a list of emergency contacts. Safety planning helps the adolescent feel more in control and provides practical steps to manage their emotions and thoughts. 

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How to Approach Treatment 

Crisis intervention 

Providing immediate support through crisis intervention helps prevent harm and stabilises the adolescent. 

Safety planning 

Creating a safety plan with the adolescent ensures they have practical tools and strategies to manage their feelings of despair. 

Treating suicidal depression ADHD adolescents requires a combination of immediate intervention, long-term therapy, and support. With the right approach, adolescents can receive the help they need to manage both their ADHD and depression effectively. 

Visit providers like ADHD Certify for personal consultations and expert advice tailored to your needs.   

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Depression.  

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Harriet Winslow, BSc - My patient advice author - mypatientadvice.co.uk

Harriet Winslow, BSc

Author

Harriet Winslow is a clinical psychologist with a Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience in behaviour therapy and developmental disorders. She has worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, and behavioural challenges, providing individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT. Dr. Winslow has developed and implemented personalised treatment plans, conducted formal and informal assessments, and delivered crisis intervention for clients in need of urgent mental health care. Her expertise spans assessment, treatment planning, and behavioural intervention for both neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy.

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS, author and a reviewer for my patient advice - mypatientadvice.co.uk

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy. 

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