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Suicide ideation
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Synonyms and keywords: Suicide ideation
Overview
Suicide ideation means having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of killing themselves. Suicidal ideation is generally associated with depression and other mood disorders; however, it seems to have associations with many other mental disorders, life events, and family events, all of which may increase the risk of suicidal ideation.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating suicide ideation
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
Treatment
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