A wish or tendency to end one's own life; ranges from fleeting thoughts to concrete plans. Often used in clinical or counseling contexts.
彼女は長い間自殺願望を抱えていて、専門家に相談した。
She had been harboring suicidal wishes for a long time and sought help from a specialist.
日記に自殺願望を書かれていたため、家族が気づいて病院に連れて行った。
Because suicidal thoughts were written in the diary, the family noticed and took (her/him) to the hospital.
自殺願望がある場合は、一人で抱え込まず信頼できる人や専門窓口に相談することが重要だ。
If you have suicidal wishes, it's important not to bear them alone and to consult someone you trust or a professional helpline.