Suicide Flashcards
what is suicide
the action of taking ones own life
what is suicidal ideation
- people that suicidal thoughts
- related to inner pain, hopelessness, worthlessness
- having a plan of taking their life
what are the risk factors for suicide
- history of suicide attempts
- persistent mental illness
- chronic medical illness
- status (divorced, single, indigenous, young adult)
- recent stressful event
- no support system
- sense of hopelessness
- substance use disorder
- impulsivity, aggression
what are the protective factors of suicide
- positive support system
- personal or cultural beliefs
- dependent young children
- absence of mental disorders
- supportive relationship
- effective coping skills
- living close to medical and mental resources
what is the ethology of suicide
neurobiology
genetic
psychosocial
cultural factors
societal factors
what is the assessment
verbal and nonverbal clues
MSE
Lethality of the plan
what are some non verbal behaviours
sudden brightening of the mood
obtaining weapons
isolating themselves
sudden interest in religion
writing letters to loved ones
organizing finances
giving away their things
what are examples of overt statements
life isn’t worth living anymore
Everyone would be better of if I were dead
what are examples of covert statements
I won’t be a problem much longer
nothing feels good to me anymore
what is the sad persons scale
sex
age
depression
previous attempt
ethanol use
rational thinking
social support
organized plan
no spouse
sickness
what are some examples of nursing diagnoses for suicide
risk for suicide
ineffective coping
hopelessness
social isolation
low self esteem
what are the levels of interventions
primary
- activates that provide support, information, education
secondary
- treatment of the actual crisis
tertiary
- interventions with survivors and by individuals who died to reduce traumatic aftereffects
what is the planning
- safety
- reduced suicidal behaviour
- no suicide contract
what are short term outcomes
keep client alive and safe
verbalize need for help
identity their protective factors
express the will to live
what are some intermediate outcomes
- maintain self control
- report increased coping
- report more emotional assistance
- set goals
