12: Suicide Flashcards
(12 cards)
Is suicide more common in males or females?
Males, though depression is more common in females.
What is the strongest predictor of suicide?
Previous attempt
Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death in the 15-24 age group.
3rd
The CDC’s connectedness initiative includes what (5)?
- Social support
- Participation
- Decreasing isolation
- Cohesion
- Major initiative at federal level
What are warning signs of impending suicide attempt (9)?
- Obsession with death
- Poems/essays/drawings focused on death
- Irrational behavior
- Dramatic changes in appearance or personality
- Threats
- Overwhelming guilt/shame
- Changes in eating
- Severe drop in school performance
- Giving away personal items
T/F Children under 10 potentially have no understanding of the permanence of death.
True
Risk factors for suicide (5).
- Poor social adjustment
- Substance abuse
- Psychological trauma
- Delinquency
- Impulsive behavior
Suicide is more frequent in what ethnicity?
Caucasians
T/F Suicide is seen as a public health problem.
True. Isolation is a risk factor and connectedness is important. Public health should promote connectedness.
_____ youth are at increased risk for suicide.
LGBT
T/F Confidentiality applies to an adolescent mentioning suicide so long as they don’t have a plan.
False. No confidentiality if there’s risk of harm (to self or others).
What are relationship variables for suicide (5)?
- Recent rejections
- Loss of a parent
- Humiliation
- Recent argument
- Family discord
