self harm & suicide Flashcards
1
Q
define self harm
A
any act intentionally causing physical injury to the body but not resulting in death
2
Q
what mental health conditions are associated with self harm
A
affective disorder
personality disorder
psychosis
3
Q
what are risk factors for self harm
A
previous self harm (15% in one year) psych history unemployment/lower social class high suicidal intent criminal history substance misuse
4
Q
what characteristics of the act indicate higher risk of repetition
A
- violent method
- planning
- attempts to avoid discovery
- final acts
5
Q
what would you prescribe in overdose of
a) paracetomal
b) benzodiazepines
c) opiods
d) aspirin
e) tricyclic antidepressants
A
a) N-AC
b) flumenazil
c) naloxone
d& e) no specific tx
6
Q
when would you arrange follow up for attempted self harm patient
A
1 week of incident
