Suicide

Question 1

estimation of completed suicide : attempts

Answer 1

1:20

Question 2

in regards to suicide, males are more likely to

Answer 2

die from suicide

Question 3

in regards to suicide, females are more likely to

Answer 3

2-3 x more likely to attempt suicide

Question 4

first nations/inuit suicide likellihood how much higher than general population

Answer 4

4-5 times higher

Question 5

risk factors of suicide

Answer 5

1. previous mental illness (present in 90% of adolescents who completed suicide)
2. previous suicide attempt
3. self harm behaviour (although may or may not be associated with suicidal intent)
4. impulsivity (more likely to use more lethal menas to attempt suicide)
5. precipitating factos
   stressors (rejection, inadequacy, humiliation, loss)
   examples include breakups, conflict with family, bullying, impending academic disappointment, disclosure of non-hetero or gender identity issues
   Previous sexual.physical abuse
6. family factors
   family conflict, poor child-parent interaction, also includes family history of suicide
7. lack of social support
   need a follow up plan for patient to access support if feeling suicidal

Question 6

components to assess with recent suicide attempt

Answer 6

1. ideation (passive or active, frequency of thoughts, intensity of thoughts, current coping strategies, future orientation)
2. intent
   assess whether htey want to die now, reasons for living
3. plan
   method
   whether impulsive or planned
   lethalness
   anticipated outcome for the patient
   steps taken to decrease liklihood of being discovered
   feelings of anxiety or regret post attempt that lead to help seeking

Question 7

suicide screening tools examples

Answer 7

columbia suicide severity rating scale

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