How are suicide attempt instances categorized in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals?

In the context of the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, instances of suicide attempts are categorized as self-inflicted poisonings. This is because such attempts involve an individual deliberately causing harm to themselves through the ingestion or exposure to substances with the intention of ending their life. The categorization emphasizes the intentional nature of these actions, distinguishing them from accidental poisonings where the harm is not intended.

Self-inflicted poisonings specifically highlight the distinction between harmful behaviors intended to cause harm versus those that occur without the intent to inflict self-harm or due to a mistake. For instance, therapeutic uses gone wrong would indicate a scenario where medications are improperly administered or consumed but not with the intention of self-harm, thus not fitting the criteria for categorizing these attempts as suicide.

Understanding this classification helps in developing appropriate response strategies in mental health and emergency contexts when dealing with such critical situations.