Soo-E-Side Flashcards
1
Q
Suicide is 3:
A
Factor of psychiatric illnesses
Consequence of feeling alienated
Method of escaping intolerable life situation
2
Q
Suicide Risk Assessment 5:
A
Intent Plan Means History of Previous Attempts Increased Risk Factors
3
Q
T/F Asking someone if they’re suicidal prompts the act.
A
FALSE. Myth
4
Q
T/F Ask if they have a plan.
A
TRUE
5
Q
If they have means, they are:
A
A greater risk
6
Q
Recent losses, drugs/alcohol, weak support systems/families, histories of sexual or personal abuse are all…
A
Increased Risk Factors
7
Q
Risk is highest between:
A
15-24 and Elderly
8
Q
T/F Women are more likely to attempt.
A
True, however men more likely to succeed b/c of more violent methods.
