Any mental health disorder can cause thoughts about suicide, also known as

suicidal ideation. Sometimes people who don’t have a mental health

diagnosis, but who suffer from chronic physical illness or pain, or who have

experienced a drastic life change or loss, can have these thoughts too.

Sometimes people have passive thoughts about suicide, such as:

Thinking that it would be better to not exist.

Thinking that if something happened and they died it wouldn’t be such a bad thing.

Thoughts that people would be better off without them.

Sometimes people have active suicidal ideation, which means:

Thinking about actually killing themselves.

Thinking about how they might want to do it.

Making a plan for when and how to do it.

Making arrangements for pets or belongings.

Feeling unsafe, or having fears of going through with it.

Writing a suicide note.

Suicidal ideation should always be taken seriously, whether it is passive or

active, but active suicidal ideation is an emergency. Please call 988 or go to

the nearest emergency room.

If you are having passive suicidal thoughts, we can help.

At Owl & Eagle Health and Wellness, our board certified psychiatric

nurse practitioners and psychotherapists provide compassionate, holistic

psychiatric care that can help you feel better fast. We will perform a thorough

diagnostic evaluation, and work with you to create a personalized holistic

treatment plan that can include psychiatric medication, psychotherapy,

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and

evidence based integrative care such as nutritional guidance, vitamins,

supplements, stress management, sleep hygiene, exercise, yoga, meditation,

and breathwork. This holistic approach will treat your symptoms while helping

you optimize your overall health and well-being, so the future will be much

brighter. Please stick around so you can see how amazing tomorrow will be!

We offer treatment for Suicidal Thoughts at Owl & Eagle Health and

Wellness, either in person at our offices convenient to the Denver Metro area,

or via telehealth throughout Colorado. Contact Us with questions or Book Now to request an intake appointment today.

303-736-9697

Suicidal Ideation Q&A

Someone I know seems like they are having mental health problems, and I’m worried about them. What should I do?

If you are worried about someone’s

mental health, here’s what to do: Ask to speak with them privately. Ask how

they are doing. Give them time to talk, and really listen to them. If they tell you

they are struggling with their mental health, let them know that mental health

problems are really common, and that help is available. Let them know that

they can call 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential

support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Let them know that psychiatric

care and psychotherapy can really help. Give them our number: 303-736-

9697 and let them know they can call or text us to make an appointment.

Check in with them from time to time, and offer to listen if they need to talk.

Someone confided in me that they are thinking about suicide. What should I do?

If someone tells you they are having thoughts of suicide, here’s how you can help:

Listen, take them seriously, and stay with them if at all possible

Get help from other friends, family members, or trusted people so you’re not

alone, and so you can take turns staying with them if necessary

Help them secure firearms and other dangerous items so they won’t have access

Call 988 or take them to the nearest Emergency Room

I’m having serious thoughts of suicide. What should I do in this situation?

If you are

having serious thoughts of suicide and feel you might be in danger of acting

on them, here’s what to do:

Tell a trusted person, like a friend, family member, or teacher, so they can help

If you have firearms in your house, give them to a friend or family member to

hold for you until you feel better, or get rid of them altogether

Ask a friend or family member to help you get rid of or lock up anything in

your home that you might try to use to harm yourself

Call one of the following Crisis Lines:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988

Crisis Text Line Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling

OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline 1 (800) 273-TALK

Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255

Transgender Lifeline 1-877-565-8860

The Native and Strong Lifeline (NSLL) 988 then 4

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room

Don’t think about ending your story before it gets really good! We can help. At

Owl & Eagle Health and Wellness in Golden or Greenwood Village Colorado,

we provide help for suicidal ideation and treatment for psychiatric conditions

that cause suicidal thoughts. Contact Us with questions or Book Now to

request an intake appointment today. Appointments are available either in-

person in our offices in Golden or Denver, Colorado, convenient to the Denver

Metro area, or via telehealth anywhere in Colorado. We look forward to

meeting you!