SUICIDE

Question 1

what is the difference b/w static and dynamic risk factors?

Answer 1

STATIC: cant change eg. genetics, personality type, past environment (trauma)
DYNAMIC: can change eg. mental state, situational environment (job, r/ship, money)

Question 2

what are the 3 factors that are essential when assessing suicide risk?

Answer 2

1. suicide intent
2. degree of planning involved
3. availability + ease of access to means

Question 3

what do you need to ask about when determining the risk?

Answer 3

ASK: are you thinking of suicide? plan? means?

SLAP.....
Specific (how specific is the plan?)
Lethality (means)
Availability (of means)
Proximity (of help)

Question 4

what are some WARNING SIGNS?

Answer 4

q's about death and dying
saying goodbye
giving personal effects away
isolating from friends/ family
dramatic changes in mood/ behaviour
risky behaviour

Question 5

what are some components that can lead to suicide?

Answer 5

alcohol
substance use
impulsiveness
family hx
neurobiology 
life stressors