When a client has thoughts of hurting or killing herself but may or may not plan to act on these thoughts, the client is considered to be:
a. actively suicidal c. homicidal
b. experiencing suicidal ideation d. manic-depressive
B
Suicidal ideation is when a person has thoughts of hurting or killing him-or herself but may or may not plan to act on these thoughts. It is important to understand the difference between thoughts and actions; having a thought does not mean an action will follow.
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