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Suicidal ideation, or suicidal thoughts, is the thought process of having ideas, or ruminations about the possibility of completing suicide. [1] It is not a diagnosis but is a symptom of some mental disorders, use of certain psychoactive drugs, and can also occur in response to adverse life circumstances without the presence of a mental disorder.
Historically, suicide terminology has been rife with issues of nomenclature, connotation, and outcomes, [1] [2] and terminology describing suicide has often been defined differently depending on the purpose of the definition (e.g., medical, legal, administrative).
Suicidal ideation is thoughts of ending one's life but not taking any active efforts to do so. [36] It may or may not involve exact planning or intent. [37] Suicidality is defined as "the risk of suicide, usually indicated by suicidal ideation or intent, especially as evident in the presence of a well-elaborated suicidal plan." [39]
Suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts) exists on a spectrum: passive and active. Experts say the main difference between passive and active suicidal ideation is the intent and plan that accompanies ...
It rates an individual's degree of suicidal ideation on a scale, ranging from "wish to be dead" to "active suicidal ideation with specific plan and intent and behaviors." Questions are phrased for use in an interview format, but the C-SSRS may be completed as a self-report measure if necessary.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-8255, or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
A person going through a major depressive episode may have repeated thoughts about death, other than the fear of dying; suicide, with or without a plan; or may have made a suicide attempt. [9] Suicidal ideation can be common amongst patients with depression, which includes suicidal thoughts without a concrete plan of execution.
Research shows that asking direct questions about suicide does not increase suicidal ideation, and may decrease it. [ 4 ] Most countries have some form of mental health legislation which allows people expressing suicidal thoughts or intent to be detained involuntarily for psychiatric treatment when their judgment is deemed to be impaired.