All of the following situations, except one, are examples of imminent risk of dying by suicide, including attempts in progress. Which one is not an imminent risk situation? Select one answer.

Question

An individual has thoughts of suicide but no concrete plan or method.

An individual is standing next to railroad tracks ready to end their life.

An individual is sitting in their closed garage with the engine running because they don't want to go on anymore.

An individual has thoughts of suicide, the intent to die, as well as a method and plans to end their life in the next hour.

Answer 1

The situation that is not an imminent risk is:

An individual has thoughts of suicide but no concrete plan or method.

This scenario indicates that the individual is experiencing suicidal thoughts, but without a specific plan or method, it does not represent an immediate, actionable risk of suicide compared to the other situations described.