Unwanted thoughts can be upsetting, but a thought alone is not intent. You can use a few words, a symbol or no detail; the page cannot assess risk or diagnose.
The four columns offer ways to notice a passing thought, name a practical task, recognize a search for certainty or choose support. None has to fit, and you can return to an ordinary activity at your own pace.
Optional and private. An unwanted thought alone is not the same as intent. If you may act on thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, seek urgent support from a crisis line or health professional. If danger is immediate or you cannot keep yourself or others safe, contact local emergency services. Frequent or distressing thoughts are worth discussing with a health professional. This page does not diagnose anything.
