psych

Question 1

suicidal ideation

Answer 1

must ask straight up if theres a plan
refer to psyche facillity

Question 2

• Bipolar first-line treatment

Answer 2

• Mood stabilizer (Lithium)

Question 3

• Suicide risk factors

Answer 3

• Ages 15-24 and > 60 y/o
• Older people who have recently lost a spouse (death or divorce)
• Plan involving a gun or other lethal weapon/firearms in the house
• Hx of attempted suicide and/or family hx of suicide
• Mental illnesses (depression or bipolar)
• Hx of sexual, emotional and/or physical abuse
• Terminal illness, chronic illness/chronic pain
• Alcohol/substance abuse
• Stressful life issues (financial or relationship problems)
• Medical professionals/public service
• American Indian and Alaskan native youth/middle age have the highest risk
• Blacks have the lowest risk