description:** chronic suicidal ideation is a complex and deeply distressing psychological phenomenon that is crucial to understand to provide appropriate support and intervention for those affected.
definition: chronic suicidal ideation refers to persistent thoughts, fantasies, or preoccupied with suicide that last for an extended period of time.
prevalence: estimates suggest that millions of people worldwide experience persistent thoughts of suicide.
causes: chronic suicidal ideation can result from underlying mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
impact: chronic suicidal ideation can pervasive and consume an individual’s thoughts and emotions.
treatments: psychotherapy approaches, medications, and support systems are effective in treating chronic suicidal ideation.
future: further research is needed to combine sophisticated methods from both neurobiology and psychology with clear differentiation and definitions of suicidal symptoms