FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Suicidal ideation
自杀意念
Thoughts of ending your life; intent to act needs further assessment.
Study this concept in context
88 · Mental health crises and timely help
A mental health crisis calls for careful listening and a response matched to immediate danger. Learn direct questions, safe support, local resources, and practical safety planning.
Sources
- NIMH: Warning Signs of Suicide
- NIMH: Five Action Steps
- 988: Help Someone Else
- NHS: Help for suicidal thoughts
- NHS: Psychosis overview
- NAMI: Helping during a psychotic episode
Definitions come from the published lessons. Read the linked lesson for mechanisms, conditions and examples.