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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the most significant risk factor for successful suicide?
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Serious prior suicide attempt
Within the past 3 months |
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What percentage of patients who try suicide try it again and how many succeed?
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30%
10% |
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What are the top 5 risk factors for suicide?
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History – serious prior attempt
Age – older adults Substance abuse History of rage and violent behavior male |
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What are some other risk factors for suicide?
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White, socially isolated, family history of suicide, jewish or protestant, psychotic symptoms, chronic illness, professional, economic recession or depression, low job satisfaction
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What is the 8th leading cause of death in the US?
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suicide
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What is the 3rd leading cause of death in adolescents?
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suicide
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What group is most likely to commit suicide?
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White men 65 yrs and older
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Who attempts suicide more often, men or women?
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Women 4x more often
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Who successfully commits suicide more often, men or women?
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Men 3x more often
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What religious group has the highest suicide rates?
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Protestants (highest)
Jewish Catholics/muslims much less |
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Is a married person more likely to commit suicide?
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No they are less likely
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What occupations are at significant risk for suicide?
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Professionals
Physicians, dentists Police officers Musicians and attorneys |
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Does genetics play a role in suicide risk?
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yes
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What increases an alcoholics already high risk for suicide?
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Recent loss of a significant other
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How does family history affect suicide risk?
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Death of a parent by suicide increases risk
Other factors that increase risk: Death of a parent before age 11 Divorce in adolescence |
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At what stage of depression is suicide risk higher?
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During the initial stages of recovery
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How long can you hospitalize a patient against their will if you suspect suicide?
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1-2 days
Longer requires a court order |
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What are the indications for hospitalizing a suicidal patient?
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Possession of or means for suicide
Presence of a plan for suicide Acute intoxication Expresses feeling out of control Psychotic symptoms Lack of social support History of repeated suicide attempts Patient is unreliable |
