SUICIDE Flashcards
1
Q
History
A
Ideation: Content, duration, recent changes
Intent: Strength? View of future? Hopelessness?
Plan: Formulate? Specific? Means? Implemented?
2
Q
Risk Factors
A
Psychiatric Illness (Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Alcohol, Substance Abuse)
Hopelessness
Impulsivity
Previous suicide attempt
Elderly white male
Marital status: never married, widowed
Unemployed, unskilled worker
Family Hx 6 x with first degree relative
Chronic Illness or Pain
3
Q
Protective Factors
A
Social supports
Family connections
4
Q
Management: Imminent Risk
A
Form 1 & Form 42
Referral to Psychiatric Services
5
Q
Management: No imminent risk
A
Manage underlying factors
Increase support systems
Mental health services
