Suicide

Question 1

suicide

Answer 1

death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior

Question 2

suicide attempt

Answer 2

non-fatal, self-directed, potentially injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior. A suicide attempt might not result in injury

Question 3

suicidal ideation

Answer 3

refers to thinking about, considering, or planning suicide

Question 4

leading cause of death

Answer 4

10th

Question 5

male vs female

Answer 5

females more likely to attempt, males more likely to die by suicide

Question 6

risk factors

Answer 6

mental disorders
substance use disorders
traumatic event
family history

Question 7

warning signs

Answer 7

talking about death, looking for means, talking about hopelessness, increase risky behaviors, giving things away

Question 8

asking questions

Answer 8

Be sensitive, but ask direct questions, such as:
•How are you coping with what’s been happening in your life?
•Do you ever feel like just giving up?
•Are you thinking about dying?
•Are you thinking about hurting yourself?
•Are you thinking about suicide?
•Have you ever thought about suicide before, or tried to harm yourself before? •Have you thought about how or when you’d do it?
•Do you have access to weapons or things that can be used as weapons to harm yourself?

Question 9

will asking about suicidal thoughts push someone to do it?

Answer 9

no! it offers and opportunity to talk about feelings and reduce risk of acting on suicidal feelings

Question 10

when you think someone is suicidal

Answer 10

• encourage calling a hotline number
• encourage to seek treatment
• offer to help them take steps to get assistance
• encourage communication with you
• be respectful and acknowledge their feelings
• do not be patronizing or judgmental
• never promise to keep their feelings a secret if they are in danger
• reassure that things can get better
• avoid harmful behaviors