Suicide & Suicidal Thinking

Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thinking can be difficult to talk about, and many people are afraid to bring it up for fear of being hospitalized against their will. While hospitalization is sometimes the right choice, it is rarely a long-term solution. For those who have lived with chronic suicidal thoughts, another short stay in the hospital may not address the real issues. For someone experiencing new thoughts about ending their life, the fear of being exposed or taken away can prevent them from speaking honestly.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one approach that has been shown to help people with suicidal urges in an outpatient setting. DBT focuses on identifying the actual problems driving suicidal thoughts and working toward practical, meaningful solutions. This approach allows for open, respectful conversations about death without avoidance or judgment. The goal is to help create a life that feels more worthwhile than the idea of ending it, one that offers real reasons to stay.