suicide Flashcards
1
Q
high priority warning signs
A
- threatening
- actively looking for ways
- talking or writing about death, dying, suicide
2
Q
low priority warning signs
A
- hopelessness
- anger, revenge seeking
- risky behaviours
- feeling trapped
- increased substance use
- social withdrawal
- significant change in mood
3
Q
ASIST model
A
applied suicide intervention skills training
- connecting with suicide (I care)
- understanding choices (I hear)
- assisting life (I’ll help)
4
Q
support services available
A
- university health and counselling
- mental health crisis team
- youthline
- lifeline
- depression helpline
5
Q
describe connecting with suicide - invitations
A
action
- giving away posessions
- withrawal
- slef-harm
- substance abuse
words
- no hope
- self-depressing
feelings
- desperate, guilty, angry, worthless, lonely
physical
- disturbed sleep
- lack of interest
- change in weight/appetite, libido
