Self Harm and Risk Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
what phrase should not be used when taking a risk assessment
A
“attempted suicide”
2
Q
what does DSH mean
A
deliberate self harm
3
Q
who are more likely to DSH
A
Northern Europe > Southern Europe
Females > males (Except Finland)
Low socio-economic status
4
Q
what is the single strongest risk factor for suicide
A
Hx of DSH
5
Q
who suicides after DSH
A
Older Male Unemployed, N.E.E.T or retired Single, separated or divorced Isolated Poor health Psych Dx Violent DSH Suicide note Hx of DSH
6
Q
what does NEET stand for
A
Not in Education,
Employment or Training
7
Q
who repeats DSH
A
Previous DSH Personality disorder -OH or other drug abuse Previous Psych Rx Unemployed (N.E.E.T) Low Socio-economic group Criminal record 25-54 years of age Single, separated or divorced
8
Q
what is a strong predictor for eventual fatal self-harm
A
hopelessness
9
Q
what are things to be mentioned in reporting a risk assessment
A
passive death wish
suicidal ideation vs intention
mild/moderate/severe risk
fleeting/intermittent/constant
