Suicidal Ideation is a common medical term for thoughts about suicide, which may be as detailed as a formulated plan, without the suicidal act itself. Although most people who undergo suicidal ideation do not commit suicide, some go on to make suicide attempts.[1] The range of suicidal ideation varies greatly from fleeting to detailed planning, role playing and unsuccessful attempts, which may be deliberately constructed to fail or be discovered or may be fully intended to succeed.
In a study conducted in Finland, 22% of the suicides examined had discussed suicidal intent with a health care professional in their last office visit.[2]
Risk factors
Psychiatric disorders
Past history
- History of previous suicide attempt
- Family history of suicide attempt
Prescription drug side-effects
- Various prescription drugs can have suicide ideation as a side-effect, such as Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Symptoms of suicide ideation
References
- Beck, AT; Steer, RA; Kovacs, M; Garrison, B (1985). "Hopelessness and eventual suicide: a 10-year prospective study of patients hospitalized with suicidal ideation". Am J Psychiatry 142 (5): 559–563.
- Uncapher, H (2000-2001). "Cognitive biases and suicidal ideation in elderly psychiatric inpatients". Omega 42 (1): 21–36.
- Uncapher, H; Gallagher-Thompson, D; Osgood, NJ (1998). "Hopelessness and suicidal ideation in older adults". The Gerontologist 38 (1): 62–70.
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