Suicidal Ideation Treatment Centers in Boulder, CO

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Centennial Peaks Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Centennial Peaks Hospital is here for you or a loved one, if you are experiencing a mental health crisis or if you need a medical detox from drugs or alcohol. We are a 104-bed, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults. We specialize in acute inpatient hospitalization, medical detoxification and intensive outpatient programs. We can help if you are thinking about suicide or if you are wanting to hurt yourself or someone else. Our expert team can help if someone is out of touch with reality or experiencing psychosis due to a mental health disorder like Bipolar or Schizophrenia. Our psychiatrists, registered nurses, and mental health professionals are available 24/7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to call us first instead of visiting an emergency room, we can get you help quickly and confidentially.
Centennial Peaks Hospital is here for you or a loved one, if you are experiencing a mental health crisis or if you need a medical detox from drugs or alcohol. We are a 104-bed, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults. We specialize in acute inpatient hospitalization, medical detoxification and intensive outpatient programs. We can help if you are thinking about suicide or if you are wanting to hurt yourself or someone else. Our expert team can help if someone is out of touch with reality or experiencing psychosis due to a mental health disorder like Bipolar or Schizophrenia. Our psychiatrists, registered nurses, and mental health professionals are available 24/7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to call us first instead of visiting an emergency room, we can get you help quickly and confidentially.
(720) 410-6724 View (720) 410-6724
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Solara Mental Health Treatment Program for VETS
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Veterans-Only programming and Facility. All Semi-Private Studios and Private Treatment Offices for Maximum Comfort and Wellness. Premier Veterans Psychiatric Treatment Program treating a broad spectrum of psychological disorders specific. Do you or a loved one suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality disorder, depression, suicidal thinking, anxiety, schizophrenia, or any other mental illness? Has a life without purpose or fulfillment become almost unbearable to you? You are not alone, and most importantly, there is hope. We are an unparalleled and exclusive, in-residence Veterans psychiatric treatment program in beautiful Pacific Beach, San Diego. Our team of highly experienced, professional mental health experts treats the entire spectrum of mental illness with integrity and expertise. We have created an unmatched, in-residence Veterans psychiatric program to help you become the best possible version of yourself. Our goal is to provide the optimal environment for healing and recovery with the respect, honor, and professionalism that you deserve. Stop suffering and start healing, today. 844.600.9747
Veterans-Only programming and Facility. All Semi-Private Studios and Private Treatment Offices for Maximum Comfort and Wellness. Premier Veterans Psychiatric Treatment Program treating a broad spectrum of psychological disorders specific. Do you or a loved one suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality disorder, depression, suicidal thinking, anxiety, schizophrenia, or any other mental illness? Has a life without purpose or fulfillment become almost unbearable to you? You are not alone, and most importantly, there is hope. We are an unparalleled and exclusive, in-residence Veterans psychiatric treatment program in beautiful Pacific Beach, San Diego. Our team of highly experienced, professional mental health experts treats the entire spectrum of mental illness with integrity and expertise. We have created an unmatched, in-residence Veterans psychiatric program to help you become the best possible version of yourself. Our goal is to provide the optimal environment for healing and recovery with the respect, honor, and professionalism that you deserve. Stop suffering and start healing, today. 844.600.9747
(310) 683-4652 View (310) 683-4652
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Metis Center for Psychological Services
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
We offer outstanding, client-centered therapy and assessment services provided by well trained clinicians who focus on excellence in service and strong therapeutic outcomes. Our clinicians are eager to meet you and begin the work of supporting you in being the best you possible. Our clinicians have a variety of specialty focuses, including mindfulness, ACT, EMDR, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship work, trauma, underachieving, and others. Please visit our website or reach out by phone now to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation at no charge.
We offer outstanding, client-centered therapy and assessment services provided by well trained clinicians who focus on excellence in service and strong therapeutic outcomes. Our clinicians are eager to meet you and begin the work of supporting you in being the best you possible. Our clinicians have a variety of specialty focuses, including mindfulness, ACT, EMDR, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship work, trauma, underachieving, and others. Please visit our website or reach out by phone now to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation at no charge.
(720) 463-1903 View (720) 463-1903
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Colorado Recovery
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LCSW, PA, RN
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
We provide services in the community to adults with serious mental illness that will stabilize their illness, minimize symptoms, improve functioning and enhance each person’s social inclusion, quality of life and sense of meaning in life. We provide transitional and supported living and outpatient treatment for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, and other serious mental illnesses, and are considered experts in this area.
We provide services in the community to adults with serious mental illness that will stabilize their illness, minimize symptoms, improve functioning and enhance each person’s social inclusion, quality of life and sense of meaning in life. We provide transitional and supported living and outpatient treatment for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, and other serious mental illnesses, and are considered experts in this area.
(720) 597-7519 View (720) 597-7519
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Boulder Integrated Health
Treatment Center, MD, PMHNP, MA, LPC, MSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
Our mission is to help you lead a meaningful life by building a relationship with yourself through connection, community, and compassion. At an IOP (intensive outpatient) level we do this through psycho education, DBT, yoga, experiential therapy, wellness process groups, psychiatry, and life skills mentoring. At an OP (outpatient) level we do this through individual and family therapy, psychiatry, fellowship, life skills mentoring and provide opportunities to join group therapy if desired. Our evening IOP follows themes to help create structure, support, and consistency in order to support your path to wellness.
Our mission is to help you lead a meaningful life by building a relationship with yourself through connection, community, and compassion. At an IOP (intensive outpatient) level we do this through psycho education, DBT, yoga, experiential therapy, wellness process groups, psychiatry, and life skills mentoring. At an OP (outpatient) level we do this through individual and family therapy, psychiatry, fellowship, life skills mentoring and provide opportunities to join group therapy if desired. Our evening IOP follows themes to help create structure, support, and consistency in order to support your path to wellness.
(303) 529-9316 View (303) 529-9316
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Windhorse Community Services
Treatment Center, MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
At Windhorse Community Services we believe that significant recovery from mental health challenges can take place over time. We provide a complete range of services that are individually tailored to suit each person’s needs and resources. We bring our compassionate, whole-person perspective to all of our work. This approach also includes, whenever possible, the voice and needs of the client’s family. Recovery teams can be comprised of a a small number of clinicians as well as a more fully developed situation that can include a Team Supervisor, Psychotherapist, Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, Basic Attenders, and Housemate.
At Windhorse Community Services we believe that significant recovery from mental health challenges can take place over time. We provide a complete range of services that are individually tailored to suit each person’s needs and resources. We bring our compassionate, whole-person perspective to all of our work. This approach also includes, whenever possible, the voice and needs of the client’s family. Recovery teams can be comprised of a a small number of clinicians as well as a more fully developed situation that can include a Team Supervisor, Psychotherapist, Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, Basic Attenders, and Housemate.
(720) 704-1171 x125 View (720) 704-1171 x125
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Collective for Psychological Wellness
Treatment Center, PsyD, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
The Collective for Psychological Wellness is a group practice that offers individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. We offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training for our clients with a developmental focus. We offer an intensive team-based treatment program that includes mentoring and coaching for the purpose of integrating therapeutic goals into real life action, especially for our clients who struggle with failure to launch and significant affect regulatory issues. We collaborate with psychotherapists in the community to offer mentoring and academic coaching services for their clients as well. We offer treatment that creates constructive and meaningful changes. We work with clients of all ages who present with a wide range of therapeutic interests. Some of our clients present with more serious affect dysregulation difficulties, while some of our clients are interested in personal growth. We also provide training for psychotherapists in individual, group, and family therapy with an emphasis on modern psychoanalysis and dialectical behavior therapy skills training.
The Collective for Psychological Wellness is a group practice that offers individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. We offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training for our clients with a developmental focus. We offer an intensive team-based treatment program that includes mentoring and coaching for the purpose of integrating therapeutic goals into real life action, especially for our clients who struggle with failure to launch and significant affect regulatory issues. We collaborate with psychotherapists in the community to offer mentoring and academic coaching services for their clients as well. We offer treatment that creates constructive and meaningful changes. We work with clients of all ages who present with a wide range of therapeutic interests. Some of our clients present with more serious affect dysregulation difficulties, while some of our clients are interested in personal growth. We also provide training for psychotherapists in individual, group, and family therapy with an emphasis on modern psychoanalysis and dialectical behavior therapy skills training.
(720) 809-8886 View (720) 809-8886
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The Redpoint Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
The Redpoint Center is a leading provider of outpatient substance abuse treatment services located in Longmont, Colorado. The Redpoint Center was founded on the idea that all who suffer from substance use disorder should have access to high quality, clinically driven, recovery-oriented treatment services. The Redpoint Center current conducts Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) services. Additionally, The Redpoint Center utilizes a robust offering of clinical services, of which, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Acudetox, Psychodrama, adventure therapy, and intensive trauma therapy are available for each client. The Redpoint Center also supports clients with support in educational, vocational, and other goals through the use of holistic case management. What's more, we are here for you and your family as recovery-focused advocates to help you navigate this time in your life. We are here to ensure you live your best life. The Redpoint Center currently accepts all private insurance carriers on an out-of-network basis. You are not alone. We are here for you. Call (888) 509-3153 today to verify insurance and to get started.
The Redpoint Center is a leading provider of outpatient substance abuse treatment services located in Longmont, Colorado. The Redpoint Center was founded on the idea that all who suffer from substance use disorder should have access to high quality, clinically driven, recovery-oriented treatment services. The Redpoint Center current conducts Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) services. Additionally, The Redpoint Center utilizes a robust offering of clinical services, of which, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Acudetox, Psychodrama, adventure therapy, and intensive trauma therapy are available for each client. The Redpoint Center also supports clients with support in educational, vocational, and other goals through the use of holistic case management. What's more, we are here for you and your family as recovery-focused advocates to help you navigate this time in your life. We are here to ensure you live your best life. The Redpoint Center currently accepts all private insurance carriers on an out-of-network basis. You are not alone. We are here for you. Call (888) 509-3153 today to verify insurance and to get started.
(720) 597-3400 View (720) 597-3400
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(720) 619-3042 View (720) 619-3042
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The Rose House
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
The Rose House is an extended care licensed and accredited residential addiction and mental health treatment program for women 18 years and older. In our 16 bed luxury facility located in Boulder County, Colorado, we provide intensive therapy and facilitate the healing necessary for women to create the life they want for themselves. Our extended care program length is 3 months plus and includes at least 35 hours of group & individual therapy per week (CBT, Trauma, DBT, Equine therapy, Relapse prevention, Family support). We believe in focusing on the whole person (psychological, emotional, physical, spiritual, nutritional, and cognitive). In our program, we explore and treat underlying issues that may have contributed to substance abuse such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. Women get better at The Rose House.
The Rose House is an extended care licensed and accredited residential addiction and mental health treatment program for women 18 years and older. In our 16 bed luxury facility located in Boulder County, Colorado, we provide intensive therapy and facilitate the healing necessary for women to create the life they want for themselves. Our extended care program length is 3 months plus and includes at least 35 hours of group & individual therapy per week (CBT, Trauma, DBT, Equine therapy, Relapse prevention, Family support). We believe in focusing on the whole person (psychological, emotional, physical, spiritual, nutritional, and cognitive). In our program, we explore and treat underlying issues that may have contributed to substance abuse such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. Women get better at The Rose House.
(720) 633-9137 View (720) 633-9137
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EDCare Denver
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80309
With over 23 years of experience, EDCare has become one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. We understand how difficult and scary the journey to recovery can be and believe the more support an individual has, the better. EDCare is committed to empowering individuals, ages 13 and older, to let go of their eating disorder identity by teaching the necessary tools to make healthy, long-lasting changes. By matching the skills, passion, and excellence of our interdisciplinary team with the specific needs of each patient, we strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are able to celebrate successful eating disorder recovery.
With over 23 years of experience, EDCare has become one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. We understand how difficult and scary the journey to recovery can be and believe the more support an individual has, the better. EDCare is committed to empowering individuals, ages 13 and older, to let go of their eating disorder identity by teaching the necessary tools to make healthy, long-lasting changes. By matching the skills, passion, and excellence of our interdisciplinary team with the specific needs of each patient, we strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are able to celebrate successful eating disorder recovery.
(720) 575-2259 View (720) 575-2259
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Located in Greeley, Colorado, our residential treatment center provides healing care for adolescents and teen girls and boys struggling with behavioral health issues. Our peaceful, therapeutic environment in Colorado and high standards of treatment provides the perfect environment for youths to overcome difficult mental health issues.
Located in Greeley, Colorado, our residential treatment center provides healing care for adolescents and teen girls and boys struggling with behavioral health issues. Our peaceful, therapeutic environment in Colorado and high standards of treatment provides the perfect environment for youths to overcome difficult mental health issues.
(970) 431-6372 View (970) 431-6372
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Sandstone Care Teen Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(719) 398-7772 View (719) 398-7772
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Tennyson Center for Children
Treatment Center, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
We offer convenient outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families- both in person at our Denver location and via telehealth. Our licensed, highly trained, and experienced therapists support individuals to build upon their strengths and reach their goals! Our services include personalized care coordination, assessment and diagnosis, individual therapy, and family therapy using a range of evidence-based and personalized therapeutic modalities. We also offer an evidenced based virtual parenting class that seeks to support and strengthen any family dynamic. Call today to learn more about how Tennyson Center for Children could help you and your family meet your goals.
We offer convenient outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families- both in person at our Denver location and via telehealth. Our licensed, highly trained, and experienced therapists support individuals to build upon their strengths and reach their goals! Our services include personalized care coordination, assessment and diagnosis, individual therapy, and family therapy using a range of evidence-based and personalized therapeutic modalities. We also offer an evidenced based virtual parenting class that seeks to support and strengthen any family dynamic. Call today to learn more about how Tennyson Center for Children could help you and your family meet your goals.
(720) 804-0568 View (720) 804-0568
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Sandstone Care Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Our Medically-Assisted Detox and Residential Program offers 24/7 medically supervised care in an intimate setting to support a safe stabilization from drugs and alcohol. Upon stabilization, we have a comprehensive residential program that addresses your physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Our Medically-Assisted Detox and Residential Program offers 24/7 medically supervised care in an intimate setting to support a safe stabilization from drugs and alcohol. Upon stabilization, we have a comprehensive residential program that addresses your physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
(719) 496-0424 View (719) 496-0424
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Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat Springs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat provides comprehensive, trauma-integrated residential and intensive outpatient treatment for adults and families experiencing substance use and mental health disorders. Foundry Steamboat provides men’s residential treatment in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and virtual intensive outpatient treatment for women and men throughout the state.
Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat provides comprehensive, trauma-integrated residential and intensive outpatient treatment for adults and families experiencing substance use and mental health disorders. Foundry Steamboat provides men’s residential treatment in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and virtual intensive outpatient treatment for women and men throughout the state.
(855) 695-9316 View (855) 695-9316
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Equinox Counseling and Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80314
Prevention, Intervention & Family Level Healing. Equinox Counseling & Wellness Center is a specialized intensive outpatient treatment center. Our programs incorporate traditional outpatient therapy with wilderness intensives and milieu services, creating a new step in the continuum of mental health care. We have taken the best components of residential treatment, wilderness therapy, mental health centers, and community-based treatment to develop the first of its kind community-based outpatient model.
Prevention, Intervention & Family Level Healing. Equinox Counseling & Wellness Center is a specialized intensive outpatient treatment center. Our programs incorporate traditional outpatient therapy with wilderness intensives and milieu services, creating a new step in the continuum of mental health care. We have taken the best components of residential treatment, wilderness therapy, mental health centers, and community-based treatment to develop the first of its kind community-based outpatient model.
(303) 653-9574 View (303) 653-9574
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Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Psychological Assessment is our "thing." For several years, our staff has focused specifically on providing comprehensive, knowledgeable assessment for a variety of concerns. Our evaluations are strengths-based, meaning that we identify and play up the positive while helping minimize or change what's not working well. People seek our services to help answer questions like: Does my child (or do I) have ADHD? Is my child (or am I) on the autism spectrum? How can I help my child (or myself) succeed academically? Is my child gifted?
Psychological Assessment is our "thing." For several years, our staff has focused specifically on providing comprehensive, knowledgeable assessment for a variety of concerns. Our evaluations are strengths-based, meaning that we identify and play up the positive while helping minimize or change what's not working well. People seek our services to help answer questions like: Does my child (or do I) have ADHD? Is my child (or am I) on the autism spectrum? How can I help my child (or myself) succeed academically? Is my child gifted?
(970) 454-7609 View (970) 454-7609
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Denver Women's Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Denver Women's Recovery (DWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive services to allow you to meet your treatment goals while also continuing to work, take care of children, and/or other responsibilities. Our goal is to assist you in discovering alternative solutions for coping with life (trauma, depression, anxiety, etc) rather than through the use of mind-altering substances.
Denver Women's Recovery (DWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive services to allow you to meet your treatment goals while also continuing to work, take care of children, and/or other responsibilities. Our goal is to assist you in discovering alternative solutions for coping with life (trauma, depression, anxiety, etc) rather than through the use of mind-altering substances.
(844) 432-0510 View (844) 432-0510
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Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Developmen
Treatment Center, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Turning Point is best known for its work with youth with dual-diagnosis/co-occurring disorders. Turning Point provides Drug & Alcohol treatment in tandem with Mental Health Treatment. We provide direct clinical intervention services to address behavioral health and substance abuse issues for high-risk youth, ultimately teaching youth to make healthy life choices and smarter decisions. Our well qualified staff, combined with the agency’s five decades of experience, allow us to better treat youth with the programs and services they need, no matter the intensity of their troubles and challenges. We also provide services to adults, through our DUI/DWAI program, individual or family therapy, and mental health and substance use evaluations.
Turning Point is best known for its work with youth with dual-diagnosis/co-occurring disorders. Turning Point provides Drug & Alcohol treatment in tandem with Mental Health Treatment. We provide direct clinical intervention services to address behavioral health and substance abuse issues for high-risk youth, ultimately teaching youth to make healthy life choices and smarter decisions. Our well qualified staff, combined with the agency’s five decades of experience, allow us to better treat youth with the programs and services they need, no matter the intensity of their troubles and challenges. We also provide services to adults, through our DUI/DWAI program, individual or family therapy, and mental health and substance use evaluations.
(970) 715-6716 View (970) 715-6716

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Suicidal Ideation Treatment Centers

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.