Yahoo Web Search

Sign In

Search results

  1. Dictionary
    suicidal
    /ˌsuːɪˈsʌɪdl/

    adjective

    • 1. deeply unhappy or depressed and likely to commit suicide: "far from being suicidal, he was clearly enjoying life"

    Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

    More definitions, origin and scrabble points

  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUICIDAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    People who are suicidal want to kill themselves or are in a mental state in which it is likely that they will try to do so: Pete was so depressed after his girlfriend left him that I actually thought he was suicidal. Suicidal behaviour is likely to result in death: He took some suicidal risks.

  3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › suicideSuicide and suicidal thoughts - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Overview
    • Symptoms
    • Causes
    • Risk Factors
    • Complications
    • Prevention

    Suicide, taking your own life, is a tragic reaction to stressful life situations — and all the more tragic because suicide can be prevented. Whether you're considering suicide or know someone who feels suicidal, learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate help and professional treatment. You may save a life — your own or someone ...

    See full list on mayoclinic.org

    Suicide warning signs or suicidal thoughts include: 1. Talking about suicide — for example, making statements such as "I'm going to kill myself," "I wish I were dead" or "I wish I hadn't been born" 2. Getting the means to take your own life, such as buying a gun or stockpiling pills 3. Withdrawing from social contact and wanting to be left alone 4....

    See full list on mayoclinic.org

    Suicidal thoughts have many causes. Most often, suicidal thoughts are the result of feeling like you can't cope when you're faced with what seems to be an overwhelming life situation. If you don't have hope for the future, you may mistakenly think suicide is a solution. You may experience a sort of tunnel vision, where in the middle of a crisis you...

    See full list on mayoclinic.org

    Although attempted suicide is more frequent for women, men are more likely than women to complete suicide because they typically use more-lethal methods, such as a firearm. You may be at risk of suicide if you: 1. Attempted suicide before 2. Feel hopeless, worthless, agitated, socially isolated or lonely 3. Experience a stressful life event, such a...

    See full list on mayoclinic.org

    Suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide take an emotional toll. For instance, you may be so consumed by suicidal thoughts that you can't function in your daily life. And while many attempted suicides are impulsive acts during a moment of crisis, they can leave you with permanent serious or severe injuries, such as organ failure or brain damage. For...

    See full list on mayoclinic.org

    To help keep yourself from feeling suicidal: 1. Get the treatment you need.If you don't treat the underlying cause, your suicidal thoughts are likely to return. You may feel embarrassed to seek treatment for mental health problems, but getting the right treatment for depression, substance misuse or another underlying problem will make you feel bett...

    See full list on mayoclinic.org

  4. Videos

    View all

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SuicideSuicide - Wikipedia

    Suicidality is defined as "the risk of suicide, usually indicated by suicidal ideation or intent, especially as evident in the presence of a well-elaborated suicidal plan." In a murder–suicide (or homicide–suicide), the individual aims at taking the lives of others at the same time.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › suicidalSuicidal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SUICIDAL is dangerous especially to life. How to use suicidal in a sentence.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › suicidalSUICIDAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Suicidal definition: pertaining to, involving, or suggesting suicide. . See examples of SUICIDAL used in a sentence.

  8. www.webmd.com › mental-health › suicidal-ideationSuicidal Ideation: Signs, Symptoms & Red Flags - WebMD

    Jan 18, 2024 · You may have heard suicidal ideation referred to as “suicidal thoughts.” Not everyone with suicidal ideation acts on it. But if you or a loved one has it, you should get help right away.

  9. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-healthWhat are suicidal feelings? - Mind

    Suicide is the act of intentionally taking your own life. Suicidal feelings can mean having abstract thoughts about ending your life or feeling that people would be better off without you. Or it can mean thinking about methods of suicide or making clear plans to take your own life.