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 while the individual is experiencing suicidal thoughts, they do not have a defined plan or method for carrying out the act, which suggests a lower level of immediate risk compared to the other situations presented.