EP #1463: Decoding Suicide: Risk Factors, Intent, and Support (Featuring "Hold On.")

Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Dr. Diane Kaufman discusses the risk factors for suicide and differentiates between suicidal ideation and suicidal intent. She highlights the importance of taking suicide attempts seriously and not just dismissing them as a non-lethal cries for help. Repeated suicide attempts can turn deadly. Risk factors include prior suicide attempts, psychiatric diagnoses, chronic illness, relationship problems, substance abuse, and access to lethal means. Dr. ...