assessing suicide Flashcards
what to enquire aboout regarding what happned before the suicidal act 6
how much planning?
was there a trigger
when did they decide
drinking/drugs before
what have they done to avoid being discovered
had they made any final acts
what to enquire aboout regarding what happned during the suicidal act 5
how did they carry it out
where
what were their intentions
who was around/knew
why did they feel they had no alternative
what to enquire aboout regarding what happned after the suicidal act 2
how were they brought into contact with health services
what do they feel about fact they are still alive
other aspcects of suicide hisotry 6
mood syx
past psych Hx
FHx
substance Hx
social Hx
risk
overview of elements of a risk history 3
vulnerability
intent to harm others
others at risk- CHILDREN
risk factors for completion of sucidie 11
older
male
unemployed/ low socioeconmoic class
single
living alone
physical health problems
Psych disorders/ recent inpaitnet
previous suicicde/self harm
substance misuse
bereavement
hopelessness
aim of assessment of suicidal act 3
ongoing suicidal intent
any mental illness
other issues that need dealt with
