Suicidality
Suicidality refers to all suicide-related behaviors or thoughts, including suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and completed suicide. It is a complex phenomenon that can be influenced by a variety of factors, including mental health conditions, substance abuse, and social and environmental factors.
Definition[edit | edit source]
Suicidality encompasses a range of thoughts and behaviors. It can include fleeting thoughts of suicide, detailed plans, role playing, unsuccessful attempts, or a suicide that is carried out. It is not a diagnosis, but it is a symptom of many mental health conditions.
Risk Factors[edit | edit source]
Several factors can increase a person's risk of experiencing suicidality. These include:
- Mental health disorders: People with conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders are at a higher risk of experiencing suicidality.
- Substance abuse: The misuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs can increase the risk of suicidality.
- Family history: Individuals who have a family history of suicide or mental health disorders are at a higher risk.
- Environmental factors: Factors such as access to lethal means, exposure to suicidal behavior, and stressful life events can increase the risk of suicidality.
Prevention[edit | edit source]
Prevention strategies for suicidality can include mental health treatment, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention education. It is important for individuals who are experiencing suicidality to seek help from a mental health professional.
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