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What is the policy for Suicide prevention |
DJJ Policy 12.21 |
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The reasons why facilities are conducive to suicide |
-Environment -Culture -Misconceptions |
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What are the 9 Suicide Factors |
-Divorce of parents, Violence in the home, Inability to find success at school, Feelings of worthlessness, Rejection by friends and peers. Substance abuse. Death of someone close to the teenager. Suicide of a friend or someone he/she knows, victimization |
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What is Depression |
A psychological disturbance characterized by low self-esteem, decreased motivation, sadness and difficulty finding pleasure in formerly enjoyable activities. |
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Name the Signs and symptoms of depression |
-Mood Loss of interest Significant sudden mood swings -Thought Low self esteem
- Behavior Withdrawal Loss of appetite |
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What is the purpose in Operation of suicide prevention program |
Early detection of at-risk youth Proactive multidisciplinary supportive measures to address the mental health treatment and supervision needs of at youth |
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Operation of suicide prevention program |
The suicide prevention program shall be a facility-wide coordinated effort that includes, but is not limited to: -Facility Director -Behavioral health staff -Health Care Staff |
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What are the two types of depression |
-Situational/Reactive Event triggers -Longterm/Clinical Clinical depression is a pervasive mental disorder that is |
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Levels of Observation |
-Routine Observation (Level 1) -Special Observation -Close Observation (Level 3) One to one Observation
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Routine Observation |
Direct Observation and documentation of the youth’s behavior occurs at irregular intervals at least every 30 minutes while in the room |
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Special Observation |
Observation of youth’s behavior at irregular intervals at least every 15 minutes while in their room |
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Close Observation (level 3) |
Continuous, clear and unobstructed view of the youth at all times |
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One to one Observation |
A special precaution requiring one youth to be assigned to one designated staff member at all times |
Staff will not be responsible for supervising other youth when assigned this duty |
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Six High-Risk suicide periods |
-During initial admission -On return to the facility from court after adjudication -Following receipt of bad news -During confinement in isolation or segregation -Following a prolonged stay in the facility -Holidays |
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Mental health screening (Intake screening) |
The intake screening will be completed by a certified screener or behavioral health staff as soon as possible, but no later than 2 hours after admission. |
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DJJ Policy 12.11 |
Mental health assessment |
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Mental health screening |
Following the intake screening, the mental health screening will be reviewed by the QMHP as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours from the time of admission |
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Safety protocol |
Reasons for protocol Levels of Observation Precautionary measures; and special instructions |
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What does QMHP stand for |
Qualified Mental Health Professional |
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What does LMHP stand for |
Licensed Mental Health Professional |
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Special Management Plan |
The QMHP may develop special management plan for self harm for youth who require close observation The QMHP must develop a SMP when the youth remains on close observation for 72 continuous hours following assessment and that SMP must be implemented no later than 72 hours following assessment |
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Contents of Special Management Plan |
1.Specific behavior 2.Triggers 3.Early warning signs 4.Other issues 5.Prevention 6.Crisis Management Strategies 7.Desired Behavior |
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Behavior record |
Contains youth’s safety protocol Maintained in a location that is easily accessible by staff Reviewed at the beginning of each shift by shift supervisor Behavior record will be initiated Shift supervisor will orient all staff responsible for implementation At the end of the shift, supervisor will document youth’s behavior |
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What are the 11 signs of suicidal behavior |
-school problems -suicidal ideation -attention- seeking gestures -tattooing -truancy/runaway -impulsiveness -sensation seeking -unkept appearance -calm after a period depression -guilt and shame -projections of hopelessness and helplessness |
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What are the 7 symptoms of depression |
Pervasive sadness Sleep disturbance Lack of motivation/energy Loss of appetite Loss of concentration Boredom Rebellion |
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What are the two types of emotions |
Fear & Anger |
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Suicide contagion |
Phenomenon where groups of suicides occur in communities |
Called Copycat suicide |
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Prevention of suicidal contagion |
Do not simplify suicidal behavior Do not engage in ongoing discussions about the suicide Do not provide details Do not glorify suicide or person who complete suicide Do not present suicide as a means to an end |
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