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Season 6, Episode 12

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Suicide attempt

Brian, a soldier recovering from injuries, intentionally overdoses on his medications after learning he cannot return to the Army. The medical team discovers this was a suicide attempt rather than an accidental medication mix-up, and they work to get him psychiatric help.

Scrubs — S06E12Patient: Brian (Private Dancer)

Also known as: Baby blues (severe form)

Suicidal ideation

Carla reveals she experienced postpartum depression after having her baby Izzy, with suicidal thoughts, and was successfully treated with antidepressants. She shares this to help Brian understand that hopelessness can be temporary and treatable.

Scrubs — S06E12Patient: Carla

Also known as: Synthetic cannabinoid overdose

Loss of consciousnessHypoglycemia

Brian is found unconscious with low blood sugar after intentionally overdosing on MS Contin (morphine) and his other prescribed medications. The overdose was initially thought to be accidental but is revealed to be a suicide attempt.

Scrubs — S06E12Patient: Brian (Private Dancer)

Mr. Roth, a pet store owner, is in remission from cancer and gives fish as thank-you gifts to the doctors who treated him. The specific cancer type is not mentioned.

Scrubs — S06E12Patient: Mr. Roth