week 1.2 Flashcards

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Suicidal ideation

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thinking about death and considering methods

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2
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interrupted self directed by other

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stopped by person prior to occurring

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3
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Interrupted self-directed

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Person themselves stopped before

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4
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postvention

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Providing mental health care and support to survivors

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5
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What’s the difference between a risk factor and a warning sign?

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Warning, signs indicate immediate risk

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6
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cluster suicides

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Occur closer together in time and space then normally do to contagion and copycat suicides

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7
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biological risk factors

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Family tendency
Genetic variant
Low serotonin levels

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8
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Cognitive risk factors

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anxiety
Hopelessness
Loss of ability to cope
Issues with problem-solving

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9
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Environmental risk factors

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conflict with family
Neglect
Adverse childhood from abuse
Cluster suicides

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10
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cultural risk factors

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Religious beliefs
Attitude towards death
Family values

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11
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societal risk factors

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Isolation
Social media
Assisted suicide
Suicide bombing
Substance abuse

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12
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Warning signs of suicide

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talking or writing about death
Withdraw from friends
Substance or alcohol use
Acting reckless

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13
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overt statement

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I can’t take it anymore

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14
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Covert statement

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It’s OK now things will never work out

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15
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beneficience

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Doing good

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16
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Nonmaleficence

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Doing no harm

17
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what are examples of nonsuicidal self injury?

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Cutting
Burning
Biting
scars

18
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what is the most likely cause of NSSI?

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Intent to alleviate psychic pain

19
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what are misconceptions of suicide?

A

Only females self injure
These patients are attention, seeking in untreatable
They are Gothic or emo
They can stop if they want to
They enjoy the pain or can’t feel it

20
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interpersonal therapy

A

Identification of emotion
Dealing with emotional baggage

21
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Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Thoughts cause feelings and behaviors

Changes the way we think then feel then act

22
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what are advantages of group therapy?

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Multiple patients at same time
Benefits of feedback of others
Safe setting to try new behaviors
Promotes belonging

23
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what are disadvantages of group therapy?

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Time constraints
Concern for confidentialities
Disruptive patients
Not all patients benefit

24
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation

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Noninvasive MRI
Focal areas of cerebral cortex

Contra indication – metal

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vagus nerve stimulation
Invasive, electrical stimulator boosts level of neural transmitters Treatment for resistant depression
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deep brain stimulation
Surgical implant to stimulate under active regions of the brain treats Parkinson’s and depression
27
what is the first line treatment for seasonal affective disorder?
Phototherapy Influence of light on melatonin
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electro convulsive therapy
Non-invasive under anesthesia plus Paralyzer to induce seizures Contraindications – brain, tumors, hematomas, cardiac issues
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What are examples of herbal treatments to treat psychological disorders
Saint johns wort – increases serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine Ginseng – helpful with stress and fatigue Valerian root/chamomile – insomnia SAMe - depression
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what are examples of protective factors of suicide?
Reduced access to lethal means Reasons for living Problem solving in conflict, resolution skills Strong connection to family