Suicide

Question 1

Risk factors for attempting suicide?

Answer 1

Clinical:
- Mental disorder
- History of deliberate self-harm/suicide (strongest risk factor)
- Physical illness
- Previous attempt

Socioeconomic:
- Male sex
- Age (middle age)
- Unemployed
- Low socioeconomic status
- Occupation i.e doctors/farmers
- Alcohol/Drug use

Question 2

Someone imminently wants to commit suicide, what to do?

Answer 2

Inform CRISIS team –> Admit under Section 2

If attempted already –> go to A+E for treatment

Question 3

Factors associated with completed suicide

Answer 3

Efforts to avoid discovery
Planning
Leaving a written note
Final acts such as sorting out finances
Violent method

Question 4

What are some protective factors for suicide?

Answer 4

Religion
Family support
Having children at home

Question 5

What clinical assessment tool can you use to assess suicide risk?

Answer 5

SAD PERSONS tool