C4 Flashcards
What is the history of suicide prevention and intervention?
Knowledge about the history of suicide prevention and intervention is essential for understanding current practices.
Historical context provides insight into effective strategies and societal attitudes towards suicide.
What are the signs that someone may be suicidal?
Signs of suicidal ideation include:
* Giving things away
* Putting things in order
* Writing a will
* Withdrawing from usual activities
* Being preoccupied with death
* Recent death of a friend or relative
Recognizing these signs is crucial for timely intervention.
What are the risk levels for suicidal individuals?
Risk levels include:
* Low: Ideation, may have a plan, have no means
* Middle: Ideation, plan, have means but something can stop them
* High: Ideation, plans, have means, nothing can stop them
Each risk level requires different intervention strategies.
What types of intervention are appropriate for low-risk suicidal individuals?
For low-risk individuals:
* Supportive crisis intervention
* Verbal no-suicide contract
These interventions focus on immediate support and safety.
What interventions are recommended for middle-risk suicidal individuals?
For middle-risk individuals:
* Written no-suicide contract
* Increased contact
* Family watch
* Take away means
* Refer to medication evaluation
* Possible voluntary hospitalization when very depressed
These measures aim to provide additional monitoring and support.
What is the intervention for high-risk suicidal individuals?
For high-risk individuals:
* Hospitalization
* Medication
Immediate and intensive intervention is necessary to ensure safety.
What defines Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)?
NSSI is defined as:
* Deliberately damaging one’s own body tissue without suicidal intent
* Occurs 5 or more days in the past year
Understanding NSSI is important for distinguishing from suicidal behaviors.
What are common methods of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury?
Common methods include:
* Cutting or carving skin
* Picking at a wound
* Hitting oneself
* Scraping skin to draw blood
* Biting oneself
* Burning oneself
Awareness of these methods helps in assessing risk and planning interventions.
What is a mental status exam?
A mental status exam is a formal assessment tool that evaluates:
* Appearance
* Attitude
* Behavior
* Speech
* Mood and affect
* Thought process
* Thought content
* Perception
* Cognition
* Insight
* Judgment
This exam helps determine the severity of disordered behavior.
True or False: Women have higher rates of self-harm compared to men.
True
Self-harm is a significant risk factor for suicide, particularly among women.
What are some issues faced by individuals who engage in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors?
Issues include:
* Negative feelings and thoughts
* Preoccupation with behavior that is difficult to control
* Significant distress or interference with functioning
Recognizing these issues is essential for effective intervention.
What factors should be assessed when managing a client who is a danger to others?
Factors include:
* History of violence
* Thoughts of committing harm
* Poor impulse control
* Loss of reality testing
* Delusions or command hallucinations
Assessing risk is critical for ensuring safety.
Fill in the blank: _______ is the term for the loss of healthy defense mechanisms in response to stress.
Psychotic decompensation
This condition often results in personality disturbance or psychological imbalance.
What is the impact of suicide on survivors?
For every death by suicide, at least 7 to 10 survivors are significantly affected by the loss.
This highlights the widespread impact of suicide beyond the individual.
What demographic shows higher rates of suicide in Canada?
Higher rates of suicide are found in:
* Men and boys
* People serving federal sentences
* Survivors of suicide loss and attempts
* Some First Nation and Métis communities, especially among youth
* All Inuit regions in Canada
Understanding these demographics aids in targeted prevention strategies.
What is a supportive crisis intervention?
A supportive crisis intervention includes providing emotional support and establishing a verbal no-suicide contract.
This approach is crucial for low-risk suicidal individuals.
