Causes of Suicide and it's Prevention
Causes of Suicide and it's Prevention
What is suicidal ideation?
Suicidal thoughts involve a person thinking about ending their own life. However, there is no universally accepted definition of the term “suicidal ideation” in the medical community.
- their feelings of guilt or shame
- being a burden to others
- death
The person may feel:
- unbearable emotional pain
- extremely anxious and sad, full of rage, or agitated
- trapped, hopeless, empty, or that there is no reason to live
- severe fluctuations in mood
Their behavior may also change. A person contemplating suicide may:
- withdraw from friends or family
- use alcohol or drugs more frequently
- sleep or eat more or less
- take dangerous risks
- research ways to die
- stockpile medications
- make a plan for their suicide
- purchase a gun
- make a will
- give away important possessions or money
- say goodbye
Not everyone who is thinking about suicide shows these warning signs. Sometimes, the signs may be subtle.
- Depression or mental health conditions
- a history of suicide attempts
- a family history of suicide, substance misuse, or mental disorder
- recent release from prison
- exposure to family violence, including sexual or physical abuse
- direct or indirect exposure to others’ suicidal behavior.
- Suicide prevention. Sometimes family members or friends may notice a person has signs of having suicidal thoughts.
- talking calmly with them in private and expressing care
- taking what they say seriously and assuring them that their life matters
- removing dangerous objects, such as guns and drugs, from their reach
- calling for help and staying with them until help arrive . Treatment for suicidal ideation
Treatment for suicidal thoughts and actions involves addressing the underlying cause or causes.
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