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Suicidal thoughts

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By Jan Nissl, RN, BS

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Any thoughts of suicide must be taken seriously. The threat of carrying out the plan is very real if you are thinking of committing suicide and you:

  • Have the means, such as weapons or medications, available to commit suicide or do harm to another person.
  • Have set a time and place to commit suicide.
  • Think that there is no other way to end your pain.

Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if you or someone you know is seriously considering suicide.

Credits

Author Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Updated January 18, 2008
Last Updated: 01/18/2008