Danger to Self

Question 1

Males are more likely to complete suicide than females
● White people, American Indians, and Alaska Natives have the highest suicide rates
(Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders have the lowest rates)
● Older adults have a higher risk (white men over the age of 85 have the highest risk
factor)
● History of mental illness
● Substance abuse

Answer 1

Danger to self risk factors

Question 2

Prior suicide attempt(s)
● Family history of mental illness or substance abuse
● Family history of suicide
● Family violence including physical or sexual abuse
● Firearms/lethal means available and easy to access
● Hopelessness

Answer 2

Danger to Self