Introduction
Suicide is defined as taking of one’s own life on purpose whereas suicidal behavior refers to the action that can cause a person to die for example, drug overdose, jumping off a bridge, or cutting one’s wrists (Rogge, 2015).
Clearly identify which group you have chosen and make sure that your references are specific and relevant to the unique challenges of that group in forensic settings. Discuss what factors are relevant to look for in assessing suicidality in general and those particular to your chosen group.
There are mental health disorders that are correlated with suicide and suicidal behavior. They include social phobia, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized …show more content…
Examples of medications that are given by psychiatrists include the following serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, serotonin and noradrenalin reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), and other that treat the anxiety or other mental disorder that is associated with the self – harm (Hawton & Rodham, 2006). Two psychological interventions that are used with teens that have suicidal behaviors are problem-solving therapy and multisystemic therapy (MST). Problem solving therapy has the following goals they include developing or enhancing a positive problem orientation and decreasing a negative orientation; training in rational problem solving; and reducing avoidance of problem solving, as well impulsive and careless decision making (Washbum, Richardt, Styer, Gebhardt, Juzwin, Yourek, and Aldridge, 2012). MST therapists intervene primarily at the family level, (1) empowering caregivers with the skills and resources they need to communicate with, monitor, and discipline their children effectively; (2) assisting caregivers in engaging their children in pro-social activities while disengaging the youth from deviant peers; and (3) addressing individual and systemic barriers to effective parenting according to Huey, Henggeler, Towland, Halliday-Boykins, Cunningham, Pickrel & Edwards (2004, par …show more content…
Therapeutic interventions include exploring the client’s reasons for suicidal ideation: feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness; assess the client’s insight into presenting problems, have them sign a no-self-harm contract that state that they will not harm themselves while in treatment; refer to psychiatrist for medication management, and challenge self-defeating thoughts and replace them with positive self-enhancing thoughts (Perkinson et al.,
Suicide is defined as taking of one’s own life on purpose whereas suicidal behavior refers to the action that can cause a person to die for example, drug overdose, jumping off a bridge, or cutting one’s wrists (Rogge, 2015).
Clearly identify which group you have chosen and make sure that your references are specific and relevant to the unique challenges of that group in forensic settings. Discuss what factors are relevant to look for in assessing suicidality in general and those particular to your chosen group.
There are mental health disorders that are correlated with suicide and suicidal behavior. They include social phobia, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized …show more content…
Examples of medications that are given by psychiatrists include the following serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, serotonin and noradrenalin reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), and other that treat the anxiety or other mental disorder that is associated with the self – harm (Hawton & Rodham, 2006). Two psychological interventions that are used with teens that have suicidal behaviors are problem-solving therapy and multisystemic therapy (MST). Problem solving therapy has the following goals they include developing or enhancing a positive problem orientation and decreasing a negative orientation; training in rational problem solving; and reducing avoidance of problem solving, as well impulsive and careless decision making (Washbum, Richardt, Styer, Gebhardt, Juzwin, Yourek, and Aldridge, 2012). MST therapists intervene primarily at the family level, (1) empowering caregivers with the skills and resources they need to communicate with, monitor, and discipline their children effectively; (2) assisting caregivers in engaging their children in pro-social activities while disengaging the youth from deviant peers; and (3) addressing individual and systemic barriers to effective parenting according to Huey, Henggeler, Towland, Halliday-Boykins, Cunningham, Pickrel & Edwards (2004, par …show more content…
Therapeutic interventions include exploring the client’s reasons for suicidal ideation: feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness; assess the client’s insight into presenting problems, have them sign a no-self-harm contract that state that they will not harm themselves while in treatment; refer to psychiatrist for medication management, and challenge self-defeating thoughts and replace them with positive self-enhancing thoughts (Perkinson et al.,