Danger to Self and others Flashcards

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Low Risk Criteria

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limited thoughts of harm to self/others, no plan or intent, few risk factors present

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Low Risk Intervention

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identify social supports, identify coping mechanisms, provide referrals, reassess frequently

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Moderate Risk Criteria

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ideation with limited plans and no intent (vice versa), some risk factors present

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Moderate Risk Intervention

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low risk interventions plus explore alternatives to violence, remove lethal means to harm self/others, decrease isolation, explore the option of medications

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High Risk Criteria

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Specific plan with intent, access to lethal means, many risk factors present, limited social support, impaired self control

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High Risk Intervention

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client should not be left alone, hospitalization if they cannot engage in safety planning, involuntary hospitalization for potential violence if client is mentally ill, duty to warn

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T/F: Males are more likely to commit suicide than females

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true

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What race has the highest suicide rates?

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whites, American Indians, and Alaska natives

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What race has the lowest suicide rates?

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Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, and Pacific islanders

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What age, race, and gender has the highest risk factor?

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White men over the age of 85

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Dangers to Self Risk Factors

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history of mental illness, substance abuse, prior attempts, family history, family violence, easy access to weapons, hopelessness.

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Danger to others risk factors

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prior history of violence, an identified victim/plan, history of mental illness, substance abuse, psychotic symptoms, previous involuntary hospitalizations, social isolation or limited support, easy access to lethal means

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Danger to self and others biopsychosocial assessment includes:

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environmental supports and stressors, medical needs and medications, current use of drugs and alcohol, coping methods and resources

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