2.7 Suicidal Ideation and OCD Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the annual global death toll due to suicide?
> 700,000 people die by suicide each year
Which gender attempts suicide more frequently?
Women attempt suicide more than men
Which gender is more likely to die by suicide?
Men are more likely to die by suicide
What is the 4th leading cause of death in 15-19 year olds?
Suicide
What percentage of people being treated for depression die by suicide?
4%
What increases the risk of suicide in individuals?
Anxiety-depression comorbidity increases risk; schizophrenia is a major risk factor
Which groups have a higher risk of suicide?
- Migrants
- Indigenous people
- LGBTQIA+
- Prisoners
What are some mental health risk factors for suicidal ideation?
- Family history of poor mental health
- Previous suicide attempt
- More severe depression psychopathology
- Hopelessness
- Current substance misuse
- Anxiety
- Personality disorder
What demographic factors increase the risk of suicide in individuals with bipolar disorder?
- Male
- Live alone
- Divorced
- Age <35 years or >75 years
- Unemployed
- Previous suicidal ideation
In the study by Berona et al. (2020), what was found regarding LGBT youth and suicidal behavior?
No differences in history of suicidal behavior; non-suicidal self-injury history was higher in LGBT youth
What specific risk factors are associated with LGBT youth?
- Early age of first same-sex attraction
- LGBT victimization
What does the integrated motivational-volitional model of suicidal behavior aim to explain?
How multiple attempters differ from single attempters and zero attempters
What are the characteristics of multiple attempters compared to single and zero attempters?
- Higher BDI scores
- Earlier depression onset
- More frequent depressive episodes
What is the prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in men and women?
1% in men and 1.6% in women
What does the World Health Organization rank OCD among other conditions?
One of the 10 most handicapping conditions by lost income and decreased quality of life
What are obsessions in OCD?
Unwanted thoughts of infection, contamination, or doing harm to self or others
What are compulsions in OCD?
Repetitive behaviors/actions to prevent infections or aggression
What is the DSM-5 diagnostic criterion for obsessions?
Recurrent/persistent thoughts, urges, or images causing marked anxiety or distress
What are the characteristics of Trichotillomania?
Compulsive pulling of hair
What are the subtypes of Trichotillomania identified by Flessner et al. (2008)?
- Automatic
- Focused
What emotions are associated with Trichotillomania?
Maladaptive thought processes and avoidance of situations and relationships
What is Excoriation disorder commonly known as?
Compulsive skin-picking or dermatillomania
What are the DSM-5 criteria for Excoriation disorder?
Recurrent skin picking resulting in skin lesions and clinically significant distress
What is the impact of skin-picking according to the Skin-Picking Impact Project?
- Concealment
- Low self-esteem
- Activity avoidance
- Physical repercussions
