psych Flashcards
1
Q
suicidal ideation
A
must ask straight up if theres a plan
refer to psyche facillity
2
Q
- Bipolar first-line treatment
A
- Mood stabilizer (Lithium)
3
Q
- Suicide risk factors
A
- Ages 15-24 and > 60 y/o
- Older people who have recently lost a spouse (death or divorce)
- Plan involving a gun or other lethal weapon/firearms in the house
- Hx of attempted suicide and/or family hx of suicide
- Mental illnesses (depression or bipolar)
- Hx of sexual, emotional and/or physical abuse
- Terminal illness, chronic illness/chronic pain
- Alcohol/substance abuse
- Stressful life issues (financial or relationship problems)
- Medical professionals/public service
- American Indian and Alaskan native youth/middle age have the highest risk
- Blacks have the lowest risk
