suicide Flashcards
What is the third leading cause of death in 15-24 age group?
suicide with about 2000 suicides per year
In the 15 - 24 age group, does suicide affect more males or females?
more males than females
what is the strongest predictor of suicide?
previous attempt
What are the risk factors for suicide (5)?
- poor social adjustment
- substance abuse
- psychological trauma
- delinquincy
- impulsive behavior
What are the relationship variables that contribute to risk for suicide?
- recent rejection
- loss of parent
- humiliation
- recent argument
- family discord
What are associated factors of suicide?
- school problems
- legal problems
- chronic medical conditions
- anxiety about homosexuality
- LGBT youth at increased risk
What screening tool is used to assess risk for suicide?
HEADSS (home, education/employment, drugs, sexuality, suicide)
use direct interviews with peers, family, and teachers
T/F? Confidentiality does not hold if there’s a risk of harm?
True
What are warning signs of suicide (9)?
- obsession with death
- poems/essays/ drawings focused on death
- irrational behavior
- dramatic changes in appearance/ personality
- threats
- overwhelming guilt/shame
- changes in eating
- severe drop in school performance
- giving away personal items
What is a big risk factor of suicide?
isolation
People with a plan of suicide and those with impaired judgment (depression, psychosis, substance abuse) are at an increased risk for suicide. T/F?
True and require hospitalization for safety
What are ways to prevent suicide?
- target populations at risk
- work with schools on handling suicide
- limit access to lethal means
- broaden psychosocial care for young people
- screening is necessary
