Just because someone has suicidal ideation does not mean that is what they want or desire to do. In fact, talking about those thoughts and feelings is one of the best preventative measures there is. The dividing line is when someone has strong apparent intent to act on their thoughts and appear to believe that it is the only option. That is the point in which a clinician must then act to prevent that person from hurting themselves or others. Additionally, we can create a collaborative approach to support the client’s ability to have awareness of when that point has been reached or is approaching to intervene before more serious options become necessary, and it very well might be that you are in control and make that choice for yourself with strong support and a plan to help your best well-being for the experience to be as effective and helpful as possible.