Interventions such as Attempted Suicide Brief Intervention (ASSIP) can significantly reduce suicide risk. Outpatient treatment can avoid the environment of an acute psychiatric ward, which is often perceived as stressful, but less relief is provided to family members. For treatment-resistant depression, ketamine, a drug with good antisuicidal effects, is available as an add-on treatment. The current pandemic situation presents a particular challenge. Possible support measures in this context include telemedicine and adapted group activities.