Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Flashcards
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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The U.S. emergency number for mental health crises.
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Crisis intervention
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Immediate support for individuals experiencing a mental health emergency.
3
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Self-harm
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Behaviors such as cutting or burning oneself as a coping mechanism.
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Suicidal ideation
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Thoughts of self-harm or suicide that require intervention.
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Protective factors
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Factors that reduce suicide risk, such as social support and access to mental health care.
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QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
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A suicide prevention approach
7
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Means restriction
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Removing access to lethal methods to prevent suicide.
8
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C-SSRS (Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale)
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A widely used screening tool for suicide risk.
