What Are Suicide Thoughts?
Suicide thoughts are the thoughts or images that come into someone’s mind that lead him or her to believe that killing him or herself is the answer to his/her problems. Suicide thoughts are generally experienced while the person is awake, and mental health professionals often divide them into two categories. “Active suicidal ideation” involves a desire to die and involves a plan to bring this about. “Passive suicidal ideation” involves a desire to die but does not include a plan.