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Suicidality in the field of psychology refers to a spectrum of thoughts, behaviors, and intentions related to suicide. It encompasses a range of experiences, from fleeting thoughts of self-harm to detailed suicide plans. Suicidality is a complex and critical issue, and understanding it is crucial for mental health professionals, friends, and family members to provide appropriate support and intervention.

Suicide refers to intentional self-killing. This may be done directly, or as a result of neglecting to look after oneself.

Suicide cluster is when two (2) or more suicides or attempted suicides non-randomly occur closely together in space or time.

Suicide contagion refers to a phenomenon in which the suicide of a well-known person is linked to the acceptance of suicide by people who closely identify with that individual.

Suicide hot lines refer to organizations in which suicide crisis intervention is done over the phone.

Suicide Rehearsal means to try out of plan without intent to die (e.g., driving by a bridge).

- Suicide Syndrome : Suicide Syndrome refers to long-term self -destructive life process

Deutsch: Sulcus / Español: Surco / Português: Sulco / Français: Sillon / Italian: Solco

Sulcus in the psychology context refers to the grooves or furrows found on the surface of the brain, which play a crucial role in the brain's structure and function. These grooves are essential for increasing the surface area of the cerebral cortex, allowing for a greater number of neurons and, consequently, higher cognitive functions.