Suicide Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is suicide
to die in own hands.
result= death
cause= person who has let themselves to die
what is a suicide attempt
the act that the person engaed in, intending to die
what is suicidal behaviour
the act someone is behaving on, but not acts that would necessarily lead to their death. although it can cause death
dont without the intent of dying
What should terminology should the nurse refrain from using in regards to suicide
“commit” or “successful suicide” or “failed attempt” remove success or fail from terms
What terminology should the nurse use instead in regards to suicide
“complete’, “attempts”, “dies from”, or “acts on suicidal thoughts”
What populations have a higher risk for suicide
marginalized and discriminated
What are the most common methods of suicide
ingestion of pesticides
hanging
firearms
Why is knowing previous suicidal behaviour important
because it is the number one risk factor for future suicide attempts
Health system and societal risk factors for suicide
- barriers to accessing health care
- access to means
- inappropriate media reporting and social media use
- stigma associated with help-seeking behaviour
What is the three step theory of suicide
- assess level of pain and hopelessness
- is pain overwhelming connectedness
if yes to 1 and 2, assess 3 - is there capability to attempt suicide
