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Suicidal ideation
	Classification and external resources
ICD-10	R45.8
ICD-9	V62.84

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.^[1] 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.^[2]

[edit] Risk factors

[edit] Psychiatric disorders

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Major depression, which is often associated with social isolation
Bipolar disorder
Substance abuse (particularly alcohol)
Schizophrenia
Eating disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
Panic disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Additionally, in adolescents: impulsive, aggressive and antisocial behavior; presence of family violence and disruption

[edit] Past history

History of previous suicide attempt
Family history of suicide attempt

[edit] Prescription drug side-effects

Various prescription drugs can have suicide ideation as a side-effect, such as Lexapro (Escitalopram)

[edit] Symptoms of suicide ideation

[edit] References

^ Gliatto, Michael F.; Rai, Anil K. (March 1999). "Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Suicidal Ideation". American Family Physician 59 (6). http://www.aafp.org/afp/990315ap/1500.html. Retrieved 2007-01-08.
^ Halgin, Richard P.; Susan Whitbourne (2006). Abnormal psychology : clinical perspectives on psychological disorders. Boston : McGraw-Hill. pp. 267–272. ISBN 0-07-322872-9.

Beck, AT; Steer, RA; Kovacs, M; Garrison, B (1985). "Hopelessness and eventual suicide: a 10-year prospective study of patients hospitalized with suicidal ideation". Am J Psychiatry 142 (5): 559–563.
Uncapher, H (2000-2001). "Cognitive biases and suicidal ideation in elderly psychiatric inpatients". Omega 42 (1): 21–36.
Uncapher, H; Gallagher-Thompson, D; Osgood, NJ (1998). "Hopelessness and suicidal ideation in older adults". The Gerontologist 38 (1): 62–70.

[edit] External links

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[0] Gliatto, Michael F.; Rai, Anil K. (March 1999). "Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Suicidal Ideation". American Family Physician 59 (6). http://www.aafp.org/afp/990315ap/1500.html. Retrieved 2007-01-08.

[1] Halgin, Richard P.; Susan Whitbourne (2006). Abnormal psychology : clinical perspectives on psychological disorders. Boston : McGraw-Hill. pp. 267–272. ISBN 0-07-322872-9.

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