Suicide Flashcards
1
Q
Suicide facts
A
Highest rate in years
Surpassed MVC as leading cause of injury mortality
2
Q
Suicide and Age
A
Rate rises for men w age
Most sig after 65
7x male to female @ 65
Inc risk w non-hispanic white men >85
3
Q
Psych DO & Suicide
A
Affective DO= MD/BPD
SUD= >1/4 cases, victim intoxicated
Inc risk of suicide w alcohol dependence
4
Q
Risk factors for suicide
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MD/BPD Alcoholism/Drug abuse Prior attempts Fam history of suicide, MDO, SUD Firearm access Incarceration Being older, white male Isolation, no support, rejection
5
Q
Medical conditions that inc risk
A
HIV/AIDS MS CRF HD Cancer- head/neck/GI Autoimmune- RA/Lupus
6
Q
Suicidal ideation
A
Many depresssed indiv have suicidal ideation
Passive/Active
Suicide Gesture- attempt of low lethallity implemented manipulatively
7
Q
Area of US at risk for suicide
A
West
Northwest
