Suicide And Murder Flashcards
1
Q
How to assess dimensions of current suicidal ideation? (4)
A
- Frequency, intensity, duration of and reasons for suicidal ideations
- Specificity of the plan (how, where, when )
- Availability of methods/opportunity
- Preparatory behaviour
2
Q
During what period of antidepressant treatment is suicide risk highest?
A
First 2 months
3
Q
Define family murder
A
The intentional extinction of the existing family system by a member of the family, or the intention to exterminate the system
4
Q
Name 10 risk factors suicide
A
SAD PERSONS
- Sex male
- age >60
- depression
- previous attempts
- ethanol abuse
- rational thinking loss (psychosis, hopelessness)
- suicide in family
- organized plan
- no spouse (prev married > never married > married > married + children)
- serious illness, intractable pain
