Suicide risk assessment

Question 1

if the person is in a safe and secure environment and a re-assessment can be conducted within 24h it is..

Answer 1

high risk and/or high changeability with low assessment confidence

Question 2

re-assessment withing a week and contingency plans should be made for rapid re-assessment if required

Answer 2

medium risk

Question 3

will need a monthly review at least

Answer 3

low risk

Question 4

after in-patient admission re-assessment should occur within how many days

Answer 4

7 days

Question 5

should you engage family or supports for suicide risk ax?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

factors warranting re-assessment of risk

Answer 6

impulsivity
drug and alcohol abuse
impending court cases, child custody battles
inability to complete assessment or collateral information

Question 7

should you discuss consent when conducting the ax?

Answer 7

yes - for limits to confidentiality

Question 8

for how many days is someone in a critical period after discharge from in- patient unit?

Answer 8

28 days

Question 9

if a person has made an attempt on their life how long do they remain high risk for

Answer 9

3-6 months

Question 10

are demographic, group or personal risk factors more important in determining immediate risk

Answer 10

personal eg. unwilling to accept help, chronic pain or illness, recent major loss or trauma,

Question 11

which emotion mediates depression and SI

Answer 11

hopelessness

Question 12

how can you explores hopelessness

Answer 12

by asking about his or her future

Question 13

indigenous males account for - times as many deaths as other australian males

Answer 13

2.8 times

Question 14

when should you include an aboriginal mental health worker

Answer 14

in all stages of assessment esp. at discharge