Risk Assessment Flashcards
What is suicide?
An unnatural death due to the victims own action with the intention of killing themself.
What is parasuicide/attempted suicide?
Victim attempts suicide by survives
Give 4 static risk factors of suicide
Male Past history of DSH Impulsive character Severity of mental health problem Family history
Give 4 dynamic risk factors for suicide
Hopelessness Substance abuse Treatment adherence Psychosocial distress Problem solving deficits Psychiatric admission and discharge Unemployed Living alone Access to weapons
What is deliberate self harm?
An umbrella term for self-inflicted non-fatal harm regardless of whether the person wishes to die.
Give 4 risk factors for self-harm
Female Teenage Family history Alcohol abuse Previous self harm Unemployment Single Divorced Widowed Forensic history History of trauma or abuse
What are the main aims of risk management?
Reduce level of immediate risk
Maintain risk at low level
Set up a process to review ongoing risk level
Give examples of short term risk management strategies
Psychiatric admission Acute sedation Community support Make family and friends aware of the risk Notifying police
Give examples of long term risk management strategies
Treat psychiatric disorder
Start a Care Programme Approach
Alleviate social stress
Enhance positive coping strategies
