Suicidal ideation refers to thinking about, considering, or planning suicide. These thoughts can range from a fleeting consideration to a detailed plan. It is a sign of extreme distress, not a character flaw, and it is a critical signal that immediate support is needed. If you are experiencing these thoughts, please know that help is available and you do not have to go through this alone.

If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 for immediate emergency services.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Passive Suicidal Ideation: Thoughts about wanting to be dead or not wanting to live, without specific plans to end one’s life.