Suicidal ideation
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
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 or take their own lives.[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 but not actually do so.
In a study conducted in Finland, 22% of the suicide victims examined had discussed suicidal intent with a health care professional in their last office visit.[2]
Causes
- Additionally, in adolescents: impulsive, aggressive and antisocial behavior; presence of family violence and disruption
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Major depression, which is often associated with loneliness
- Panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Substance abuse (particularly alcohol)
Epidemiology and Demographics
- Male, white, age greater than 65 years
- Widowed or divorced
- Living alone; no children under the age of 18 in the household
- Presence of stressful life events
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
- Anhedonia
- Family history of suicide attempt
- History of previous suicide attempt
- Hopelessness
- Impaired concentration
- Insomnia
- Panic attacks
- Psychomotor agitation
- Severe anxiety
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References
- ↑ Gliatto, Michael F.; Rai, Anil K. (March 1999). "Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Suicidal Ideation". American Family Physician 59 (6). Retrieved on 2007-01-08.
- ↑ Halgin, Richard P.; Susan Whitbourne (2006). Abnormal psychology : clinical perspectives on psychological disorders. Boston : McGraw-Hill, pp. 267-272. ISBN 0-07-322872-9.
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