Risk Flashcards
Can risk be eliminated?
No
It can be assessed, managed, frequently reviewed.
What is suicide?
A fatal act of self injury, undertaken with more or less conscious self destructive internet, however vague and ambiguous.
What is para-suicide?
Similar to suicide, but for whatever reason the victim survived the attempt
Describe deliberate self harm
An act of self harm where the action was not with the intention of death, but to cause harm
Roughly how many people commit suicide wordwide each year?
1 million
What is the usual male to female suicide ratio?
3:1
In 2017, what age group for males had the highest rates of suicide?
45-49
In 2017 what age range for females had the highest suicide rates?
50 to 54
When is suicide risk at its highest?
During inpatient stay and 14 days post discharge
What are some suicide risk factors?
Male Living alone Unemployment Drug and alcohol misuse Mental illness Past self harm
What are the main correlates between mood disorders and suicide?
Greater severity of illness Self neglect Hopelessness Alcohol abuse Impaired concentration History of suicide behaviour
How many times are people with bipolar disorder more likely to attempt suicide than the general population?
20 times
What are the main correlates between schizophrenia and suicide?
Positive psychotic symptoms Post psychotic depression Young and male First decade of illness Relapsing pattern of illness Recent hospital discharge Social isolation Good insight into illness
What are the main correlates between alcohol abuse and suicide?
Male sex Longer duration of problems Single/divorced/widowed Multiple substance abuse Comorbid depression
What are the main correlates between PD and suicide?
Depressive syndrome or substance (alcohol) abuse
Borderline PD at highest risk - accidental deaths
