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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.
Suicide-related ideation with no suicidal intention is when an individual has thoughts of engaging in suicide-related behavior but has no intention to do so. When an individual is unable to clarify whether suicidal intent was present or not, the term undetermined degree of suicidal intent is used.
Shneidman's definition of suicide is a conscious act of self-induced annihilation, best understood as a multidimensional malaise in a needful individual who defines an issue for which suicide is perceived as the best solution. He thought of suicide as psychache or intolerable psychological pain.
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]
Ideation may refer to: Ideation (creative process), the process of creating new ideas; ... Suicidal ideation, suicidal thoughts; Paranoid ideation, paranoia; See also
Suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and bulimia nervosa), self-harm (cutting, overdosing, starvation, etc.), compulsive spending, gambling, sex addiction, violent and aggressive behavior, sexual promiscuity and deviant sexual behaviors, are desperate attempts to escape this pain.
A number of studies have found at least partial support for the interpersonal theory of suicide. [2] [3] Specifically, a systematic review of 66 studies using the interpersonal theory of suicide found that the effect of perceived burdensomeness on suicide ideation was the most tested and supported relationship. The theory’s other predictions ...
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.