Suicidal Ideation Treatment Centers in Salt Lake City, UT
Deer Hollow
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
People often turn to behavioral addictions and substance abuse to deal with the pain that manifests as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Deer Hollow is the leading mental health center in the country providing deeply caring, comprehensive treatment to individuals struggling with the devastating impacts and overwhelming challenges of trauma. Nestled near the Wasatch Mountains, we offer a serene and safe setting to heal from trauma and addiction. Aside from personalized substance abuse and addiction treatment; we specialize in PTSD and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Our clinicians are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained in residential as well as outpatient. We seek to eliminate fear and hopelessness by providing heightened life and recovery skills to prepare our clients for their mission to actualize a life of true freedom and happiness. Our specialized program is designed for anyone seeking help from the effects of trauma and addiction. We offer continuing care plans that focus on long-term goals toward physical, spiritual, psychological, and social recovery.
People often turn to behavioral addictions and substance abuse to deal with the pain that manifests as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Deer Hollow is the leading mental health center in the country providing deeply caring, comprehensive treatment to individuals struggling with the devastating impacts and overwhelming challenges of trauma. Nestled near the Wasatch Mountains, we offer a serene and safe setting to heal from trauma and addiction. Aside from personalized substance abuse and addiction treatment; we specialize in PTSD and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Our clinicians are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained in residential as well as outpatient. We seek to eliminate fear and hopelessness by providing heightened life and recovery skills to prepare our clients for their mission to actualize a life of true freedom and happiness. Our specialized program is designed for anyone seeking help from the effects of trauma and addiction. We offer continuing care plans that focus on long-term goals toward physical, spiritual, psychological, and social recovery.
LifeLine for Youth
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
In today's world, it's all too common for teens to make bad decisions. Even the best kids - perhaps some you know and love - can lose their way. The LifeLine for Youth program has brought hope and healing to thousands of families of teens suffering from substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, grief, family relationship problems, criminal behavior, school problems, out-of-control and other destructive behaviors that prevent youth from being happy and successful. We help both teens and their families make positive changes for life.
In today's world, it's all too common for teens to make bad decisions. Even the best kids - perhaps some you know and love - can lose their way. The LifeLine for Youth program has brought hope and healing to thousands of families of teens suffering from substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, grief, family relationship problems, criminal behavior, school problems, out-of-control and other destructive behaviors that prevent youth from being happy and successful. We help both teens and their families make positive changes for life.
Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, LMFT, LPC, CADC-l
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
For preteen, teen, and young adults struggling with school refusal, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and other behavioral health issues, the earlier they’re diagnosed, the more effective treatment can be.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
For preteen, teen, and young adults struggling with school refusal, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and other behavioral health issues, the earlier they’re diagnosed, the more effective treatment can be.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
For adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with school refusal, technology addiction, suicidal ideation, and other behavioral health issues, the earlier they’re diagnosed, the more effective treatment can be.
Embark Behavioral Health operates an exceptional network of treatment and therapy programs across the United States, including Klamath Falls, Oregon. We specialize in helping children, adolescents, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance use issues. Our programs include virtual IOPs, outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs, day treatment programs, outdoor therapy programs, residential treatment centers (RTCs), therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
For adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with school refusal, technology addiction, suicidal ideation, and other behavioral health issues, the earlier they’re diagnosed, the more effective treatment can be.
Embark Behavioral Health operates an exceptional network of treatment and therapy programs across the United States, including Klamath Falls, Oregon. We specialize in helping children, adolescents, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance use issues. Our programs include virtual IOPs, outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs, day treatment programs, outdoor therapy programs, residential treatment centers (RTCs), therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Advanced Awareness Counseling, LLC.
Treatment Center, CMHC, LCSW, LMFT, CSW, ACMHC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Advanced Awareness Counseling, is a DHS licensed Outpatient Mental Health facility and group private practice. Our qualified mental health providers have been selected for their outstanding educational credentials, experience in the field, client care principles, and high integrity and experience in their particular fields of specialty. Our therapists have expertise in the area of LGBTQ+, particularly Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming/Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria, Faith Crises or Faith Transitions, Minority Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, Couples/Marriage Counseling, and more! Conversational Spanish Speaking services also offered. We specialize in working with gender spectrum clients and we openly and willingly write WPATH standard compliant letters for all procedures and for insurance company approvals for the transgender community. We also specialize in evaluating for and writing Emotional Support Animal letters.
Advanced Awareness Counseling, is a DHS licensed Outpatient Mental Health facility and group private practice. Our qualified mental health providers have been selected for their outstanding educational credentials, experience in the field, client care principles, and high integrity and experience in their particular fields of specialty. Our therapists have expertise in the area of LGBTQ+, particularly Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming/Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria, Faith Crises or Faith Transitions, Minority Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, Couples/Marriage Counseling, and more! Conversational Spanish Speaking services also offered. We specialize in working with gender spectrum clients and we openly and willingly write WPATH standard compliant letters for all procedures and for insurance company approvals for the transgender community. We also specialize in evaluating for and writing Emotional Support Animal letters.
Center For Human Potential
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
At Center for Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City, we focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication and offer psychological testing to screen for ADHD and learning disabilities. We accept most health insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale, based on income level, for those without insurance.
At Center for Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City, we focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication and offer psychological testing to screen for ADHD and learning disabilities. We accept most health insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale, based on income level, for those without insurance.
Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Research-tested therapy interventions that are proven to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Our providers have expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, managing stress, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as child and adolescent issues. We embody the clinical scientist model, monitoring client outcomes to progress, remaining abreast of research, and teaching, within a culture of collaboration and support. We work our clients to develop treatment plans attentive to personal history, goals culture, and privacy wishes.
Research-tested therapy interventions that are proven to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Our providers have expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, managing stress, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as child and adolescent issues. We embody the clinical scientist model, monitoring client outcomes to progress, remaining abreast of research, and teaching, within a culture of collaboration and support. We work our clients to develop treatment plans attentive to personal history, goals culture, and privacy wishes.
Red Willow Counseling & Recovery
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Your mental health matters now more than ever. At Red Willow, we provide a safe place where you can be your whole self and seek support to thrive. Emotional support is invaluable when you are managing major adjustments in your life, increased stressors from painful events, or wanting to heal from past experiences. Red Willow Counseling & Recovery is a mental health & addiction treatment center with locations in Salt Lake City, Park City, and Utah County. We are a team of dedicated professionals that help you get through depression & anxiety, trauma, life and faith transitions, and with specialties in addiction recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship struggles, chronic illness and pain, and beyond. Our Intensive Outpatient program provides effective therapy services for people who need help with mental health & addiction recovery. Our team provides several support options including individual therapy, couples & family therapy, IOP groups, weekly support and workshop-style groups. Learn more about our therapists and how we can support you at www.redwillowcounseling.com
Your mental health matters now more than ever. At Red Willow, we provide a safe place where you can be your whole self and seek support to thrive. Emotional support is invaluable when you are managing major adjustments in your life, increased stressors from painful events, or wanting to heal from past experiences. Red Willow Counseling & Recovery is a mental health & addiction treatment center with locations in Salt Lake City, Park City, and Utah County. We are a team of dedicated professionals that help you get through depression & anxiety, trauma, life and faith transitions, and with specialties in addiction recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship struggles, chronic illness and pain, and beyond. Our Intensive Outpatient program provides effective therapy services for people who need help with mental health & addiction recovery. Our team provides several support options including individual therapy, couples & family therapy, IOP groups, weekly support and workshop-style groups. Learn more about our therapists and how we can support you at www.redwillowcounseling.com
Center for Change
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Center for Change is a place of hope and healing that is committed to helping those suffering from eating disorders break free and fully recover. The Center offers intensive treatment for eating disorders and co-occurring issues, including a specialty program for co-occurring diabetes (ED-DMT1), and provides a full continuum of care: Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and Outpatient therapeutic and dietary services. The Center also offers an Outpatient Medical & Psychiatric Clinic to address the unique needs of people experiencing the effects of an eating disorder – either past or present. Center for Change serves adolescent and adult females in Inpatient and Residential, and adolescents and adults of all genders in PHP, IOP, and Outpatient. Accredited by The Joint Commission, AdvancED, and TRICARE® certified.
Center for Change is a place of hope and healing that is committed to helping those suffering from eating disorders break free and fully recover. The Center offers intensive treatment for eating disorders and co-occurring issues, including a specialty program for co-occurring diabetes (ED-DMT1), and provides a full continuum of care: Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and Outpatient therapeutic and dietary services. The Center also offers an Outpatient Medical & Psychiatric Clinic to address the unique needs of people experiencing the effects of an eating disorder – either past or present. Center for Change serves adolescent and adult females in Inpatient and Residential, and adolescents and adults of all genders in PHP, IOP, and Outpatient. Accredited by The Joint Commission, AdvancED, and TRICARE® certified.
Utah Addiction Centers, Eagle Mountain
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
At half the cost of most private facilities and treatment centers, the Utah Addiction Centers' multi-disorder treatment provides personalized outpatient and residential treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual disorders (including pornography) and other problems. Our fully licensed and credentialed clinical team includes addiction certified physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, licensed addiction counselors, recreational therapists, interventionists, and dieticians. We understand you already suffer from shame and guilt... we don't add to it, we help you overcome it!
At half the cost of most private facilities and treatment centers, the Utah Addiction Centers' multi-disorder treatment provides personalized outpatient and residential treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual disorders (including pornography) and other problems. Our fully licensed and credentialed clinical team includes addiction certified physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, licensed addiction counselors, recreational therapists, interventionists, and dieticians. We understand you already suffer from shame and guilt... we don't add to it, we help you overcome it!
Grandview Family Counseling
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
"Regardless of one's background and life experiences, it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for assistance when life becomes too heavy. Many times throughout our lives, we can become confused and overwhelmed by the twists and turns life brings us. I believe therapy should be a place where a person can come as they are, share their real self and fine empathy, acceptance, and encouragement for growth. I strive to provide a collaborative therapeutic environment to help you rediscover their strengths and abilities, and ultimately taking that next step on their personal journey towards wholeness. I believe healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life."
"Regardless of one's background and life experiences, it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for assistance when life becomes too heavy. Many times throughout our lives, we can become confused and overwhelmed by the twists and turns life brings us. I believe therapy should be a place where a person can come as they are, share their real self and fine empathy, acceptance, and encouragement for growth. I strive to provide a collaborative therapeutic environment to help you rediscover their strengths and abilities, and ultimately taking that next step on their personal journey towards wholeness. I believe healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life."
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Integrated Interventions LLC.
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Integrated Interventions is a Young Adult Therapeutic Program located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and New Braunfels, Texas. We are a community-based program where our students learn independent living skills through the support of our team of mentors. Our therapeutic support system provides the essential social and life skills required to become productive members of your family and community. We provide custom-fit treatment that allows us to serve a wide spectrum of individuals and we offer support for individuals with diagnoses including, behavioral, cognitive, medical, addiction, and educational challenges. We provide 24/7 support, life skill development, work-ethic training, career and educational support and so much more. Integrated believes in providing custom programming and support systems designed for everyone on a totally individualized basis.
Integrated Interventions is a Young Adult Therapeutic Program located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and New Braunfels, Texas. We are a community-based program where our students learn independent living skills through the support of our team of mentors. Our therapeutic support system provides the essential social and life skills required to become productive members of your family and community. We provide custom-fit treatment that allows us to serve a wide spectrum of individuals and we offer support for individuals with diagnoses including, behavioral, cognitive, medical, addiction, and educational challenges. We provide 24/7 support, life skill development, work-ethic training, career and educational support and so much more. Integrated believes in providing custom programming and support systems designed for everyone on a totally individualized basis.
The Fearless Kind
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The Fearless Kind is a residential treatment facility for women seeking recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. We offer 24/7 supervision in a safe and structured environment. Depending on the patient's unique needs, we offer 30, 60, and 90-day programs. We help women to heal from the past and develop new life trajectories for the future. It is our belief that women should be given the opportunity to discover the underlying cause and seek treatment for both substance use and mental health disorders in the same location.
The Fearless Kind is a residential treatment facility for women seeking recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. We offer 24/7 supervision in a safe and structured environment. Depending on the patient's unique needs, we offer 30, 60, and 90-day programs. We help women to heal from the past and develop new life trajectories for the future. It is our belief that women should be given the opportunity to discover the underlying cause and seek treatment for both substance use and mental health disorders in the same location.
Newport Academy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
We provide a full continuum of care at locations around the country, including residential treatment centers; a full suite of outpatient programming, with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with a flexible number of days per week; telehealth; and alumni programming. All of our programs have received accreditation from the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. Our continuing care program provides ongoing support through virtual sessions, and our robust Alumni department keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups. Whether an adolescent needs a higher level of care, is stepping down from residential care and needs continued structure and community in our Partial Hospitalization Program, or needs several days per week of after-school support through our outpatient services option, our range of programming meets each young person and family where they are.
We provide a full continuum of care at locations around the country, including residential treatment centers; a full suite of outpatient programming, with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with a flexible number of days per week; telehealth; and alumni programming. All of our programs have received accreditation from the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. Our continuing care program provides ongoing support through virtual sessions, and our robust Alumni department keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups. Whether an adolescent needs a higher level of care, is stepping down from residential care and needs continued structure and community in our Partial Hospitalization Program, or needs several days per week of after-school support through our outpatient services option, our range of programming meets each young person and family where they are.
Center for Change - Cottonwood Heights
Treatment Center, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Center for Change is a place of hope and healing that is committed to helping those suffering from eating disorders break free and fully recover. Our convenient Salt Lake campus is located in Cottonwood Heights, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city, but with an air of calm and quiet that contributes to the healing that happens here. This location provides a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient services for adolescents and adults of all genders. Our main campus in Orem, UT provides a full continuum of care, as well as an Outpatient Medical & Psychiatric Clinic to address the unique needs of people experiencing the effects of an eating disorder – either past or present. Accredited by The Joint Commission and TRICARE® certified.
Center for Change is a place of hope and healing that is committed to helping those suffering from eating disorders break free and fully recover. Our convenient Salt Lake campus is located in Cottonwood Heights, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city, but with an air of calm and quiet that contributes to the healing that happens here. This location provides a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient services for adolescents and adults of all genders. Our main campus in Orem, UT provides a full continuum of care, as well as an Outpatient Medical & Psychiatric Clinic to address the unique needs of people experiencing the effects of an eating disorder – either past or present. Accredited by The Joint Commission and TRICARE® certified.
Chateau Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Chateau Recovery offers comprehensive and flexible rehabilitation programs that are not just defined by traditional 12 Step or static pre-planned models. Our entire recovery facility, treatment programs and dedicated team help you create a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.
Chateau Recovery offers comprehensive and flexible rehabilitation programs that are not just defined by traditional 12 Step or static pre-planned models. Our entire recovery facility, treatment programs and dedicated team help you create a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.
New Haven Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
We offer residential treatment and boarding schools for teenage girls ages 14-18 in Utah and throughout the United States. We help to empower your child with the skills to heal from life's traumas and give families a chance to move forward together. With an emphasis on family-focused treatment, we help adolescent and teen girls overcome difficult mental health challenges through family-focused therapy and create lasting change that heals and empowers young women.
We offer residential treatment and boarding schools for teenage girls ages 14-18 in Utah and throughout the United States. We help to empower your child with the skills to heal from life's traumas and give families a chance to move forward together. With an emphasis on family-focused treatment, we help adolescent and teen girls overcome difficult mental health challenges through family-focused therapy and create lasting change that heals and empowers young women.
Emerge Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Emerge Treatment is a comprehensive and holistic day treatment facility designed to address the mental health needs of young women between the ages of 18 and 30. With a focus on the well-being of the whole person, Emerge offers a 60 to 90-day program that provides individual counseling, group therapy, skill-building, and physical-health based approaches.
Emerge Treatment is a comprehensive and holistic day treatment facility designed to address the mental health needs of young women between the ages of 18 and 30. With a focus on the well-being of the whole person, Emerge offers a 60 to 90-day program that provides individual counseling, group therapy, skill-building, and physical-health based approaches.
Maple Mountain Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Nestled in a quaint neighborhood at the foot of the Wasatch Range, we offer a beautiful and relaxing environment for recovery. Maple Mountain Recovery provides a full spectrum of mental heath and substance use disorder programs. We incorporate holistic treatment concepts that promote the healing of the mind, body and spirit. Our team of therapists provide services for individuals eighteen years or older and holds a license for both mental health primary and substance use disorder. This allows us to strengthen the bond and understanding between mental health issues and substance use and truly treat dual-diagnosis patients. We are dedicated to helping clients recover from addiction, trauma and mental health problems. Providing clients with a welcoming, safe environment allows them to heal and become empowered. Maple Mountain Recovery offers: Yoga Nidra, Bio-Sound Lounge, Sweat Lodge, EMDR, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback, CES, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as group and experiential therapy.
Nestled in a quaint neighborhood at the foot of the Wasatch Range, we offer a beautiful and relaxing environment for recovery. Maple Mountain Recovery provides a full spectrum of mental heath and substance use disorder programs. We incorporate holistic treatment concepts that promote the healing of the mind, body and spirit. Our team of therapists provide services for individuals eighteen years or older and holds a license for both mental health primary and substance use disorder. This allows us to strengthen the bond and understanding between mental health issues and substance use and truly treat dual-diagnosis patients. We are dedicated to helping clients recover from addiction, trauma and mental health problems. Providing clients with a welcoming, safe environment allows them to heal and become empowered. Maple Mountain Recovery offers: Yoga Nidra, Bio-Sound Lounge, Sweat Lodge, EMDR, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback, CES, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as group and experiential therapy.
Summit Community Counseling
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Our goal is to partner with clients to help them achieve their highest potential. We are client focused and solution based. With a large group of therapists, we can offer a wide variety of approaches and personalities to match our clients with the therapist who can best support them in their goals.
Our goal is to partner with clients to help them achieve their highest potential. We are client focused and solution based. With a large group of therapists, we can offer a wide variety of approaches and personalities to match our clients with the therapist who can best support them in their goals.
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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.