suicidal ideation
noun
: the act of thinking about or a state of preoccupation with ending one's own life : the act of considering or planning suicide
He had been hospitalized several times for depression and suicidal ideation: the previous summer he had checked himself into a hospital in Laramie.—
Melanie Thernstrom
Melanie ThernstromAlleviating gender dysphoria and aligning gender expression with identity through these treatments can lower stress, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and significantly lessen suicidal ideation.—Orion Rummler
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Iris says that like many other trans people, she’s struggled with gender dysphoria, depression, and suicidal ideation.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
In a vulnerable moment in season 5, Robert Jr. also opened up to Mary about his struggle with drug addiction and suicidal ideation.
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Experts weigh in, discuss racial bias People tend to be open with their clinicians about their suicidal ideation, said Jordan DeVylder, associate professor of social work at New York University.
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The National Library of Medicine also found that veterans struggling with food insecurity are nearly four times more likely to deal with suicidal ideation than their more financially stable counterparts.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
In a vulnerable moment in season 5, Robert Jr. also opened up to Mary about his struggle with drug addiction and suicidal ideation.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Experts weigh in, discuss racial bias People tend to be open with their clinicians about their suicidal ideation, said Jordan DeVylder, associate professor of social work at New York University.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
The National Library of Medicine also found that veterans struggling with food insecurity are nearly four times more likely to deal with suicidal ideation than their more financially stable counterparts.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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suicidal ideation
noun
: the act of thinking about or a state of preoccupation with ending one's own life : the act of considering or planning suicide
Depression appears to be one of the strongest predictors of suicidal ideation but does not appear to distinguish those who have attempted suicide from those who have experienced suicidal ideation without attempts.—E. David Klonsky et al., Annual Review of Clinical Psychology
E. David Klonsky et al., Annual Review of Clinical PsychologyBurnout among medical students seems to be an important predictor of subsequent suicidal ideation even without symptoms of depression.—Liselotte N. Dyrbye et al., Annals of Internal Medicine
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