CASE STUDY ON ADDRESSING SUICIDAL IDEATION IN A YOUNG COLLEGE STUDENT UTILIZING THE EGAN MODEL, ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT), AND ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SUICIDE RISK (AMSR)

Young adulthood can be a tumultuous phase of life where individuals are confronted by complicated psychological, physical, and social transitions. One young adult studying at a women's college presents emotional regulation issues in the classroom. A brief assessment by the counsellor reveals a more critical case with symptoms of severe anxiety, suicidal ideations, and the underlying family trauma of the young adult. This paper illustrates the course of therapeutic treatment for this young adult to resolve the symptoms of anxiety, deep-rooted trauma, and suicidal thoughts. Through a case study approach, the outcomes of the evidence-based techniques utilised by the counsellor- Egan's Skilled Helper Model, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and the Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk—are shown. This paper illustrates the importance of understanding and tailoring such evidence-based treatment techniques by mental health practitioners, especially for adolescents and young adults with suicide risk.