Articles about Suicide

Risk formulation maps your risks and strengths to guide a clear, personalised plan for safety, care, and ongoing support.

Suicide risk factors help clinicians understand when someone may be more vulnerable and what kind of support is needed. Recognising these factors early allows for timely ...

Early changes in mood, thought, or behaviour can signal that your mental health needs attention. Recognising these warning signs helps you act quickly, prevent crises, an...

Thought content assessment focuses on what occupies your mind, from everyday concerns to distressing or unusual ideas. By examining these patterns, clinicians can better ...

Means restriction is a proven, life-saving strategy that reduces access to methods of self-harm during vulnerable moments. By making your environment safer, it buys criti...

Risk assessment is a vital part of mental health support, carefully evaluating the likelihood of harm to guide timely, effective intervention. Through ongoing, collaborat...

A focused safety check at the most critical moments, lethality assessment examines how immediate and dangerous suicidal risk may be. By clarifying intent, access, and pla...

When depressive symptoms are evident but the full picture is unclear, clinicians may use Unspecified Depressive Disorder as a provisional diagnosis, prioritising timely c...

Crisis lines and suicide hotlines in Thailand offer you the lifeline you need when you need it most. Reaching out is a step worth taking.

Crisis lines and suicide hotlines in Venezuela offer you the lifeline you need when you need it most. Reaching out is a step worth taking.

Losing someone to suicide leaves deep wounds in families, workplaces, and communities. The pain is often accompanied by unanswered questions, guilt, and grief that can fe...

Importance of assessing for nightmares when assessing suicide risk and effective treatment approaches including Internal Family Systems therapy and EMDR