Suicide Flashcards
Suicide rates in the US have (decreased/increased) in the past 15 years
Increased :(
Suicide is the ____ ranked leading cause of death in the US
10th
In (males/females), depression is 2-3x more common and they attempt suicide 3x as often.
In (males/females), they complete suicide 4x as often.
females
males
(Males/Females): Most common method of suicide = OD/poisoning
(Males/Females): Most common method of suicide = firearms/hanging, poisoning
Females
Males
_____ = 50% of all suicides
firearms (more guns = more suicides)
____ + ____ is the most common combination of substances pts are on, when committing suicide
EtOH and Opioids
What are the risk factors for veterans committing suicide? (x5)
social isolation, limited access to health care, gun ownership, opioids, “combat guilt”
What two living situations decrease the risk of suicide?
living with a spouse
living with children
What is the most important single predictor of suicide?
Direct verbal warning/statement
assess frequency/duration of ideation in the previous 48 hours
What are 5 examples of imminent risk of committing suicide?
panic, acute humiliation/shame/despair, command AH
What are 4-5 protective factors that can prevent a pt from committing suicide?
coping skills, religion, family, social and/or MH supports
If the pt has a plan for committing suicide, inquire about the ____, ____, ____, _____, and _____ the pt may have thought out
timing, location, lethality, availability, preparatory acts
When can a suicidal pt be managed outpatient with a crisis plan?
pt has no serious plan, no intent, ability to use supports
What is the sx most closely associated with suicide?
Hopelessness
In pts with _______ d/o, virtually all will have an increased risk of committing suicide
mental health d/o
