Self Harm Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 key things to look out when asking a px about Self Harm
A
1) Methods / Frequency / past self harm attempts
2) Any Depressive Symptoms
3) Their relationship to Self harm
4) Risk factors + Protective factors
2
Q
When all 4 key things are looked out for in a px with Self Harm risk, what management needs to be put in place
A
Plan for support if a crisis was to occur
3
Q
When looking at (2) Depressive symptoms in a self harm history, what are you looking for
A
Current + past depressive symptoms
=> So you can see a comparison
