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1
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What is the physiological hormone linked to Suicide attempts?

A

Low levels of Serotonin

2
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What is the physiological gene associated with Suicide risk?

A

Tryptophan Hydroxylase Gene

Function: Serotonin synthesis

3
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What is the ranking of suicide in all causes of death in the USA?

A

8th.

4
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Which two age categories are prone to Suicidal conduct?

A

Elderly and Early teenages

5
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What two types of social classes conduct suicide?

A

Higher Social class and Professionals……Not including Optometrists

6
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What drug type can increase the chances of Suicide?

A

Antidepressants

7
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Which 2 types of medication have shown significance in reducing suicide?

A

Lithium (treat Bipolar disorder) and Cloazpine (treat Schziophrenia)

8
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Patients who attempt suicide usually also suffer from these 4 disorders.

A

Personality disorder, Alcoholism, Depression and Schizophrenia

9
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What are the 3 types of abuse between partners?

A

Emotional, Sexual and Physical Abuse

10
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What risk factors are associated with Spousal Abuse?

A

Alcoholism and Domestic violence

11
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What is the main reason why victims don’t report abusive episodes?

A

Due to retaliation

12
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Whom are the most common Assailants of elderly abuse?

A

Their own children and they are reluctant to reveal abuse

13
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What is the definition of Bereavement?

A

Disorder which occurs after the death of a loved one

14
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What are the 4 symptoms of Bereavement?

A

Sad mood, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping and ruminating on the loss

15
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What are ASSOCIATED symptoms with Bereavement?

There are 6…..

A

Increased guilt, Suicidal thoughts of death, Excess worthlessness, Psychomotor retardation, Severe impairment in ability to function, Auditory or Visual hallucinations.