Suicide

Question 1

gender variation

Answer 1

women have a higher attempt rate but men have a higher completion rate

Question 2

suicide

Answer 2

self-inflicted death in which one makes and intentional, direct, and conscious effort to end ones life

Question 3

social networks

Answer 3

people with lower levels of social support, lack of friends and are divorced are more likely

Question 4

highest rates

Answer 4

American Indians, then whites, then other ethnic groups
- american Indian/alaska native are 1.5 times the national average

Question 5

contribution factors

Answer 5

biological factors that affect mood, aggression, impulsivity and lack of social network

Question 6

Children

Answer 6

• 6% of deaths in children 10-14
• boys outnumber girls by 5:1
• children have clear of understanding of death and wish to die just might not understand the consequences associated with it

Question 7

Teens

Answer 7

highest rates among American Indian teens followed by whites
- high rates in LGBTQ individuals

Question 8

treatment after attempt

Answer 8

initial: always medical care
- after stable psychotherapy and medications
goals of therapy: keep patient alive and safe

Question 9

treatment with prevention

Answer 9

crisis hotlines
- establish a positive relationship