SUICIDE Flashcards

1
Q

includes a range of self-destructive actions from cutting to suicide.

A

Self-injury

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2
Q

Cutting if found more frequently in

A

females

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3
Q

more females attempt suicide with a ration of

A

8:1

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4
Q

Adolescent suicides are attempted most often in what season

A

spring or fall

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5
Q

The top three causes of death are

A

*unintentional injury
*suicide
*homicide

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6
Q

reasons for adolescent suicide are varied:

A

*incest
*maltreatment
*increased chemical dependency
*marital instability in the family
*poor problem-solving ability

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7
Q

Depression may first present during what age stage?

A

Adolescence

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8
Q

why is depression common in adolescence

A

because they start to adjust to a more complex life events and are expected to become increasingly more independent.

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9
Q

suicide rates increased by __% among 10 to 24 year olds between 2016 and 2018

A

58%

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