Relevant Literature
Suicidal ideation is defined as recurrent thoughts about ending one is own life. Over the past 25 years suicidal behaviors such as suicidal ideation , suicide attempts and completed suicide have become a major concern for health services in many contries. Rates of attempted suicide are highest among young people and are increasing worldwide, particularly among young males. The current severity of suicidal ideation has been found to be a significant predictor of eventually committing suicide.