Describe what you have learned about suicide and suicide prevention
With heavy emotional impact to the survivor, suicide is a dreadful event. Perhaps, a person must be hopeless that he/she can see no other choices. To escape suffering that has become unbearable, suicide is a desperate attempt. Bewildered by feelings of self abhorrence, hopelessness, and loneliness, a suicidal person cannot see any way of finding remedies except through death. But how can we help resolve the issue? Suicidal prevention begins with acknowledging the warning signs and taking them seriously. Assuming that the person is only seeking attention is potentially dangerous. I guess, talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life. Listening is such a good tool. Let the suicidal person get it off his/her chest. Let them ventilate anger. No matter how negative the person's assertion may be, the fact that he/she spews it out is a positive sign. While the person is expressing resentment, it's important to be sympathetic, non-judgmental, and calm. It's also important to ask if the person has a plan of hurting her/himself. The more planning that someone has put into a suicide, the greater the risk. …show more content…
The screening for suicide presented in class is such a good tool to use in determining whether the person is in need of referral for treatment or not. A necessary component of a comprehensive suicide prevention plan is a process, in which a person at risk for suicide can be identified and referred to treatment. Indeed, the presentation in class helps me make an informed choice about incorporating such a process into my suicide prevention efforts. Such a standardized process is proven effective in confirming suspected suicide risk, estimate the immediate harm to the patient, and decide on which series of treatment.
How might these reflections help prepare you for your advanced practice
With heavy emotional impact to the survivor, suicide is a dreadful event. Perhaps, a person must be hopeless that he/she can see no other choices. To escape suffering that has become unbearable, suicide is a desperate attempt. Bewildered by feelings of self abhorrence, hopelessness, and loneliness, a suicidal person cannot see any way of finding remedies except through death. But how can we help resolve the issue? Suicidal prevention begins with acknowledging the warning signs and taking them seriously. Assuming that the person is only seeking attention is potentially dangerous. I guess, talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life. Listening is such a good tool. Let the suicidal person get it off his/her chest. Let them ventilate anger. No matter how negative the person's assertion may be, the fact that he/she spews it out is a positive sign. While the person is expressing resentment, it's important to be sympathetic, non-judgmental, and calm. It's also important to ask if the person has a plan of hurting her/himself. The more planning that someone has put into a suicide, the greater the risk. …show more content…
The screening for suicide presented in class is such a good tool to use in determining whether the person is in need of referral for treatment or not. A necessary component of a comprehensive suicide prevention plan is a process, in which a person at risk for suicide can be identified and referred to treatment. Indeed, the presentation in class helps me make an informed choice about incorporating such a process into my suicide prevention efforts. Such a standardized process is proven effective in confirming suspected suicide risk, estimate the immediate harm to the patient, and decide on which series of treatment.
How might these reflections help prepare you for your advanced practice