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Def: tertiary prevention
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Attempts to reduce recurrance and long term sequalae
Eg: rehab pgms, half-way houses, AA |
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Def: Secondary prevention
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Early detection and treatment to prevent full-blown illness
Eg: suicide hotlines, screening tests |
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Def: primary prevention
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Reduce incidence of new cases
Eg: prenatal programs, education |
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Suicide demographics
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Greater incidence among
Older people Whites Single people Males |
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Age group with most rapidly increasing rate of suicide
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15-24 year olds
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Suicide risk factors
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Past attempt
Family history of suicde Stated intent Feelings of hopelessness Long-standing depression recently lifting |
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Incidence of childhood physical abuse
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Overall equal for boys and girls
In early childhood boys > girls In adolescence girls > boys Girls 2-3x more likely to experience sexual abuse |
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Rate of post-partum depression
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50% mild
10% clinical |
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Effect of marital status on suicide rate
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Lowest to highest
Married Never married Widowed Divorced |
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Guidelines for competency to stand trial
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Understand the nature of the proceedings
Be able to cooperate with counsel |
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Best way to reduce teen pregnancy
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Clinic programs that focus on contraceptive use and distribute condoms
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Psychiatric diagnosis most associated with completed suicide
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Mood disorders generally (15-20% succeed)
Major Depression, recurrent with psychotic features 5x more likely than others with mood disorders |
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Def: advocacy consultation
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Help disenfranchised groups bring about institutional change in order to further their goals
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Reasons for suicide among the elderly
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Concerns about health
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Most likely inpatient admission
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Never married people - for both sexes
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