Lesson 3.1: Suicide And Types Of Suicide Behaviour Flashcards
What is the definition of suicide?
Intentional taking of ones own life
What are the main 4 types that suicidal behavior is usually broken down into?
Suicide Threats
Suicide Attempts
Suicide Gestures
Died by Suicide
What is a suicide threat?
An indication that the person can’t make up their mind but is thinking about suicide
What is a suicide attempt?
Any actions taken by the individual toward himself that will lead to death if not interrupted
What is a suicide gesture?
A cry for help
The individual carefully thinks out the ways in which he may be rescued from his suicide attempt
What are the most frequent methods of harm used in suicide gestures?
Superficial cutting of wrists and a single drug overdose
What is a behavior sign?
he person’s actions or behaviors may suddenly change greatly
What is Crisis?
This is the point at which the usual problem solving or decision making methods are no longer adequate
At this point the person may be so overwhelmed that he selects suicide as the only way to solve his problems
What can depression cause?
Decreased ability to think
Diminished physical activity
Guilt
Self-condemnation
Hopelessness
Disorders of eating
Sleeping disorders
Myth or fact? People who talk about suicide don’t actually commit suicide
Myth
Myth or fact? If you ask a suicidal person about his suicidal feelings, he will often feel relieved
Fact
Myth or fact? Most suicidal people are undecided about whether to die or live
Fact
Myth or fact? Suicide is typically an impulsive act
Myth
Myth or fact? A person who attempts suicide will not try again
Myth
Myth or fact? Suicidal people are actually mentally ill
Myth
