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

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

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

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.

See Also

• Suicide prevention
• Mental health
• Substance abuse

Suicidality Resources
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