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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.
Each question addresses a different component of the respondent's suicide ideation severity and behavior. Question 1: wish to be dead; Question 2: non-specific suicidal thoughts; Questions 3–5: more specific suicidal thoughts and intent to act; Question 6: suicidal behavior over the respondent's lifetime and past 3 months
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.
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 ...
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or shock therapy, rapidly decreases suicidal thinking. [7] The choice of treatment approach is based on the patient's presenting symptoms and history. In cases where a patient is actively attempting suicide even while in a hospital ward, a fast-acting treatment such as ECT may be first-line.
A study compared 215 postings on an online "suicide forum" with 94 postings on a "self-injury forum". [3] They found that posters in the 'suicide forum' were more likely than those in the 'self-injury forum' to express suicidal ideation, purposelessness, feeling trapped, and social withdrawal.
Suicidal ideation refers to the thoughts that a person has about suicide. Assessment of suicidal ideation includes assessment of the extent of preoccupation with thoughts of suicide (for example continuous or specific thoughts), specific plans, and the person's reasons and motivation to attempt suicide. [31]
A new study finds a significant link between the use of semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic, which are often used for weight loss, antidepressant, or benzodiazepine use, and suicidal ideation.