suicide (2)

Question 1

do people give warnings about suicide?

Answer 1

most of the time

Question 2

what is the most common cause of death in suicide victims

Answer 2

gunshots

Question 3

is there a biological link in suicide

Answer 3

believed to be

Question 4

what are some protective factors to decrease suicide risk

Answer 4

-effective clinical care
-easy access to intervention
-restricted from lethal methods of suicide
-support
-problem solving skills
-cultural and religious beliefs

Question 5

what are some osychiatric diagnoses that are more linked woth suicide

Answer 5

-bipolar
-MDD
-substance abuse

Question 6

what are the more lethal methods of suicide and what are the less lethal methods

Answer 6

lethal: jump, hang, CO2 poison, crash
less: medication, cutting

Question 7

should you ask a suspected suicide patient if they have a plan or if they are having suicidal thoughts

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

what are the 3 important yes/no questions to ask

Answer 8

1) suicidal
2) homicidal
3) hallucinations

Question 9

difference between non-suicidal self injurt NSSI and suicidal behavior

Answer 9

the intent is to get immediate relief from negative emotions, less lethal