Suicidal ideation

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. 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.

In a study conducted in Finland, 22% of the suicides examined had discussed suicidal intent with a health care professional in their last office visit.

Psychiatric disorders

 * Major depressive disorder which must include social isolation
 * Anorexia nervosa
 * Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
 * Adjustment disorder
 * Schizophrenia
 * Borderline personality disorder
 * Panic disorder
 * Body dysmorphic disorder
 * Dissociative identity disorder
 * Social anxiety disorder
 * Substance abuse (particularly alcohol)
 * Bipolar disorder
 * Gender Dysphoria (Gender Identity Disorder)

Life events

 * Grief
 * Sexual Abuse
 * Relationship Breakup
 * Unemployment
 * Rejection

Past history

 * History of previous suicide attempt
 * Family history of parasuicide

Prescription drug side effects

 * Various prescription drugs can have suicidal ideation as a side effect, such as SSRI medications.

Symptoms of suicidal ideation

 * Hopelessness
 * Anhedonia
 * Insomnia
 * Depression
 * Severe anxiety
 * Impaired concentration
 * Psychomotor agitation
 * Panic attack