12: Suicide Flashcards
Is suicide more common in males or females?
Males, though depression is more common in females.
What is the strongest predictor of suicide?
Previous attempt
Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death in the 15-24 age group.
3rd
The CDC’s connectedness initiative includes what (5)?
- Social support
- Participation
- Decreasing isolation
- Cohesion
- Major initiative at federal level
What are warning signs of impending suicide attempt (9)?
- Obsession with death
- Poems/essays/drawings focused on death
- Irrational behavior
- Dramatic changes in appearance or personality
- Threats
- Overwhelming guilt/shame
- Changes in eating
- Severe drop in school performance
- Giving away personal items
T/F Children under 10 potentially have no understanding of the permanence of death.
True
Risk factors for suicide (5).
- Poor social adjustment
- Substance abuse
- Psychological trauma
- Delinquency
- Impulsive behavior
Suicide is more frequent in what ethnicity?
Caucasians
T/F Suicide is seen as a public health problem.
True. Isolation is a risk factor and connectedness is important. Public health should promote connectedness.
_____ youth are at increased risk for suicide.
LGBT
T/F Confidentiality applies to an adolescent mentioning suicide so long as they don’t have a plan.
False. No confidentiality if there’s risk of harm (to self or others).
What are relationship variables for suicide (5)?
- Recent rejections
- Loss of a parent
- Humiliation
- Recent argument
- Family discord
