12: Suicide in Adults Flashcards
Having passive or persistent thoughts of killing one’s self. May or may not have specific plan.
Suicidal Ideation
T/F There are 3 suicides for every 2 homicides.
True
Person engages in suicidal act, understanding that luck, chance, or pattern may affect outcome.
Suicide Gamble
Person undertakes a nonfatal behavior as a cry for help, or to get attention.
Suicide Gesture
T/F Most suicide attempts are expressions of extreme distress, not harmless bids for attention.
True
What physical illness is especially a risk factor for suicide?
Chronic pain
Cutting happens frequently in people with _____.
Borderline personality disorder
Who has the highest rate of suicide?
White men 85+
Person states that he will kill himself if…
Suicide Threat
What are protective factors for suicide risk (8)?
- Access to resources
- Easy access to care (open door policy)
- Restricted access to lethal means
- Strong family/community connections
- Skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, and handling problems in non-violent ways
- Strong cultural/religious beliefs that discourage suicide
- Appropriate diagnosis/treatment of depression
- Access to antidepressants
Where does a person usually cut?
Typically superficial cuts not done over lethal areas. Tend to be high on arm, on medial thigh, or on abdomen.
T/F In the last 45 years, suicide rates have increased 60% worldwide.
True
What are the 5 most common suicide methods in the US?
- Gunshot
- Drug/Alcohol Overdose
- Hanging
- Poisoning
- Carbon Monoxide
Serious act that without accidental intervention, more accurate information, or luck, would prove fatal.
Suicide Attempt
T/F Cutting is often a precursor to suicide.
False. Not associated with suicidal behaviors. It’s an attempt to feel something while depressed.
