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20 Cards in this Set
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__________ 8th most frequent cause of death in adults
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suicide
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who are at increased risk of suicide?
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whites, native american, protestent, jews, elderly, speacilized job, unemployeed, sinlge, widowed, substance use
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________ Attempt suicide 3-4 times more often but __________ are more likely to commit suicide
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women, men.
men use more lethal means and women are more likely to seek help |
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90% of completed suicides are associated with..
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a psychiatric illness at the time of suicide
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Suicide Risk Factors
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lack of support, access to firearm, PMHx, FMHx, a plan
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Parasuicidal Behavior
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ppl who self harm but do not intend for suicide. more common in females less than 35yo
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Static Risk Factors
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factors the person cannot change (race, sex, etc)
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Dynamic Risk Factors
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what the person can change
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No Suicide Contract
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commonly used but no studies show a dec in suicide rates
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No Suicide Contract and rejection?
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this is a bad sign. would probably stick them in the hospital.
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Suicide Prevention
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Early detection
Limiting access to lethal methods (controversial) Treatment of Mental Health Disorder Safety Plan Informing Family/ Increasing Support |
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Defining Violence
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ranges from threats to homicide
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2nd leading cause of death in ages 15-24 is...
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violence
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is violence assoicated with high or low SES?
Male or female? |
Low SES and males
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Substance abuse in patients with or without mental illness substantially _________ risk
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increases
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No difference in risk of violence between treated mentally ill and those w/o a psychiatric disorder.
T or F |
True
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Violence is high with substance abuse and major mental disorder.
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blank
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The best predictor of future behavior is...
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past behavior
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2/3 of violent offenders ______ prior to crime
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drank alcohol
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Tarasoff I
Tarasoff II |
I- you must warn the person
II- must warn authorities |
