Johnny, 16 years old, lives with his mother in an Indigenous community in Northern Canada. Johnny suffers from depression as a result of harassment and bullying at school. Johnny tells a friend he wants to end it all. What is this termed?

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Johnny expressing that he wants to end it all is an example of suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation refers to the thoughts of engaging in or ending one's own life. It is a sign of a larger crisis and should be taken seriously.

Johnny, 16 Years Old, Lives with His Mother in an Indigenous