Suicide Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main risk factor for suicide?
A
- male sex (hazard ratio (HR) approximately 2.0)
- history of deliberate self-harm or prior suicide attempt
- FHx of suicide
- alcohol or drug misuse
- history of mental illness (depression, schizophrenia)
- history of chronic disease
- advancing age or young age (<30)
- unemployment or social isolation/living alone
- being unmarried, divorced or widowed
- recently started on antidepressants
- anxiety, agitation, panic attacks
2
Q
If a patient has attempted suicide and failed, what factors indicate a high risk of future attempt?
A
- efforts to avoid discovery
- planning
- leaving a written note
- final acts such as sorting out finances
- violent method
3
Q
Name 3 protective factors for suicide
A
- family support
- having children at home
- religious belief
