DSH / Suidice

Question 1

What factors (5) are associated with an increased risk of completed suicide at a future date?

Answer 1

Basically things that show planning for their death efficiently and by considering after-events etc

1) efforts to avoid discovery
2) planning
3) leaving a written note
4) final acts e.g. sorting out finances
5) violent method

Question 2

What factors are associated with increased suicide risk? (not necessarily completion though)

Answer 2

BIO:
- Male sex
- Advancing age
MEDICAL:
- DSH Hx
- Alcohol or drug misuse
- Mental Illness Hx 
- Chronic disease Hx
SOCIAL:
- Unemployment or social isolation
- Unmarried, divorced or widowed

Question 3

What are protective factors reducing risk of patient attempting suicide?

Answer 3

• Family support
• Having children at home
• Religious belief