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Suicidal ideation involves thoughts of ending one’s life, ranging from brief to detailed plans. It is a serious symptom of some mental health conditions and carries significant risk of progression to actual suicide attempts if not immediately addressed.
Types of Suicidal Ideations:
- Passive suicidal ideation: Having thoughts about wanting to die but without a specific plan or intent to act on them.
- Active suicidal ideation: Thinking about or planning a way to end one's life, often with a sense of intent to carry out the act.
- Suicidal ideation with intent: Thinking about suicide and having a clear plan or desire to act, with a higher risk of attempting suicide.
- Acute suicidal ideation: Sudden, intense thoughts about suicide, often triggered by immediate stressors or crises.
- Chronic suicidal ideation: Ongoing thoughts of death or suicide, often present for extended periods and associated with long-term mental health issues.
If Suicidal Ideation is affecting your ability to function or enjoy life, seeking professional treatment can help you regain control and find relief. Consult with our staff to learn whether our program is right for you.
List common symptoms, including:
- Recurrent thoughts of death: Frequent thoughts about dying or the desire to not exist.
- Preoccupation with suicide: Excessive focus on the idea of ending one's life.
- Feeling of hopelessness: Belief that things will never improve or that there's no way out.
- A desire to escape emotional pain: Thinking that death is the only solution to emotional suffering.
- Lack of interest in life: Losing interest in activities or relationships that were once important.
- Expressing feelings of worthlessness: Talking about being a burden to others or feeling that life is not worth living.
- Highlight when professional treatment is necessary
Our programs, known as Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Programs, offer an intermediate level of care best suited for those in need of greater support than standard weekly therapy but without requiring a hospital stay. We provide:
- Psychoeducation on anxiety disorders and how to develop healthy coping skills.
- Mindfulness-based techniques to help you learn to stay present and manage stress.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training during our skill-building group sessions.
- Regular group therapy meetings for peer support.
- Medication management, when applicable.
- Best-in-class care: Our program is clinically validated by McLean Hospital, the number one psychiatric program in the U.S. We use evidence-based treatment models to make sure you have access to the best therapeutic programming.
- In-person and virtual offerings: We offer both in-person and virtual treatment for those in our care, giving you the flexibility to choose what's right for you and your schedule.
- Personalized support: Our care team can help you navigate life’s challenges with mental health in mind, and access the right resources. Each one of our clients is consulted about individual needs outside of chronic mental health challenges to ensure whole-person care.
- Goal-oriented and compassionate treatment: We work with you to set treatment goals and monitor your progress, but we recognize that "success" isn't one-size-fits-all. We’re here to define success together
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes suicidal ideation?
Suicidal ideation can present in any person with any diagnosed or undiagnosed mental illness. It can because by a combination of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, along with life stressors, trauma, feelings of hopelessness, or a lack of social support.
How common is suicidal ideation?
Suicidal ideation is relatively common, with studies showing that about 5% of adults and 15-17% of adolescents experience or have experienced thoughts of suicide. While suicidal ideation may be common, it is indicative of requiring immediate support.
How can Overstory Health help me with suicidal ideation?
Through evidence-based individual therapy, facilitated group therapy, medication management, and a non-judgmental environment, Overstory’s programs treat suicidal ideation.
How does an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) help with suicidal ideation?
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) helps treat suicidal ideation by providing structured treatment with multiple weekly sessions, focusing on individual therapy, group support, and skills development. It offers a more intensive level of care than regular outpatient therapy but allows participants to live at home and continue with daily activities.
How does a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) help with suicidal ideation?
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) helps with suicidal ideation by providing intensive therapy and support, including individual and group sessions, to address symptoms, improve coping skills, and improve stabilization. It offers a structured environment during the day while allowing individuals to return home in the evenings, promoting recovery without the need for 24/7 inpatient care.
What’s the difference between everyday daydreams and suicidal ideation?
While everyone experiences random, unwanted thoughts, if thoughts of suicide are persistent, bring a feeling of relief, and are intentional, you should seek immediate help.
How long does suicidal ideation treatment take?
Duration in Overstory’s programming will depend on individual need but is expected to last two to six weeks.
