What exactly are suicidal thoughts?What is suicidal ideation? Why are intrusive thoughts so scary? What if you only have passive suicidal thoughts, is that a big deal?We answered these and more questions on this introductory episode of the "Suicide Series'.Listen and learn!00:00 Into00:53 Trigger Warning01:49 Suicidal Ideations/Suicidal Thoughts02:37 Passive Suicidal Thoughts04:23 Active suicidal thoughts07:22 Intrusive Suicidal Thoughts08:40 Difference between passive, active and intrusive suicidal thoughts09:12 Take suicidal thoughts very seriously09:45 What is wrong with passive suicidal thoughts10:46 Suicide as a back up plan12:22 Are suicidal thoughts normal13:46 You are not alone16:36 Free mental health resources16:49 Warning signs of suicide17:00 OutroShare widely, you could save a life.

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