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9 Cards in this Set
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What is the best predictor of future attempts of suicide?
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Past suicide attempts
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Name some risk factors for suicide
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past suicidal history
being male Under 30 over 65 Substance abuser Mental health issues severe hopelessness single, separated, divorced, widowed Family Hx of suicide recent losses lethal means at hand |
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Name some protective factors for suicide
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Being in effective care for substance abuse or mental health issues
no access to lethal means family and community support faith or religion that prohibits suicide Dependent children |
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Name some warning signs of suicide
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Sudden increase in mood
Giving things away Making a will, taking care of things Verbalizing threats of suicide; hopelessness; helplessness severe depression plan visits medical provider |
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How would someone assess for suicidality?
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Look at risk and protective factors
look at SA Look at mental health Does client have a suicidal thoughts? Intensity, frequency and duration of suicidal thoughts Plan Means Hx Family Hx |
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What is one readon a person just starting an antidepressant or just leaving the hospital may be at a higher risk of suicide?
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They are feeling better and now have the energy for attempts
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What is medical necessity for hospitalization?
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Danger to self; danger to others; grave harm (inability to take care of self)
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Suicide is the 2nd, 3rd, 4rd, 5th or 7th leading cause of death between children aged 10-19
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3rd
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What is the most common method of suicide among the young?
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handguns (60%)
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