Suicide And Self Harm Flashcards
1
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Self harm risk factors
A
Female
Divorced>single>widowed>married
2
Q
Factors indicating suicidal intent
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Isolation Timing Precautions to avoid intervention Suicide note Anticipatory acts Violent methods Perceived lethality
3
Q
History assessment of suicide attempt
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All about the event -> indicators of intent Current state of mind Ongoing stressors? Screen for depression, substance misuse Social support? Coping strategies? Historical risk factors Risk assessment
4
Q
Management of a suicide attempt
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In patient? MHA?
Social support?
Reduction of means
Later modification of risk factors, crisis planning
5
Q
Suicide risk factors
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Male Unemployed Vet, farmer, pharmacist doctor Lower social class Widowed/divorced Physical illness Prisoners/refugees FH Past history Homosexual Alcohol dependence Adverse life events
