Suicidal ideation medical therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Treatment of suicidal thoughts and behavior depends on specific situation, such as level of severity of suicidal ideation, underlying mental and physical problems that might be contributing to suicidal thoughts/behavior. Treatment varies based on whether it is an emergency situation that requires active intervention or just a passive suicidal ideation that can be addressed by follow up as an outpatient or psychotherapy or other life style interventions.