HIGH YIELD Flashcards
1
Q
this age and over have the highest suicide rate?
A
85 and over
2
Q
these ages have the highest rate?
A
74 and 84 y/o
3
Q
this age has one suicide for every four attempts?
all other age groups?
A
65 and over
1 in 20
4
Q
factors affecting mental illness?
A
parkinsons disease cancer arthritis diabetes same meds abusing meds, alcohol, drugs
5
Q
best tx for depression?
A
psychotherapy
anti depressant meds
6
Q
major theories of aging?
A
psychological
- maslows
- erikson
- selective optimization with compensation
sociological
- activity
- continuity
biological
- damage
- genetic
- gradual imbalance