Title: Suicide, Therapy for Suicide
Headings: Suicide
Suicide
If you believe that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to your local emergency room immediately.
Assessing Suicide Risk and Behavior
Statistics About Suicide
Causes of Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
Therapy for Suicidal Ideation
Medical Treatment for Suicidal Ideation
Conditions Associated with Suicidal Ideation
Awareness and Prevention
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Last Update: 09-09-2019

Content: or unemployment. The risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior might also be increased by one’s family or personal history. A family history of parasuicide ( self-harm, attempts, or gestures with no intent to die) or a personal history of previous suicide attempts, for example, may increase one’s risk for suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation and behavior can also occur as a side effect of various psychotropic medications. People diagnosed with schizophrenia have a higher rate of suicidal ideation during periods of remission, and those diagnosed with serious medical illnesses such as AIDS or cancer are more likely to experience suicidal ideation if they also have a psychiatric condition. Suicidal ideation and behavior have been found to be most prevalent in people who are coping with mood issues such as bipolar while also dealing with substance or alcohol abuse. Psychological issues that might lead one to experience thoughts of suicide include, but are not limited to: Eating and food issues
Bipolar
Body image issues
Dissociation
Depression
Panic
Posttraumatic stress/trauma
Schizophrenia
Social anxiety
Therapy for Suicidal Ideation
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Psychotherapy can often be beneficial for people who are experiencing chronic suicidal ideation and behavior. However, when individuals are at risk of suicide it is essential that they receive a higher level of care, such as hospitalization or intense in-patient or out-patient treatment. Weekly psychotherapy is simply insufficient to protect those who are in crisis and adequately address their risk.