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1
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it is not a diagnosis it is a disorder

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suicide

2
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This religious group believes that life is a gift from God and that taking it is strictly forbidden

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Judeo-Chrisitan

3
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This plays a significant role after age 60 and becomes the leading predisposing factor to suicidal behavior in individuals older than age 80.

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medical illness

4
Q

the response of the individual who feels separate and apart from the mainstream of society.

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Egoistic suicide

5
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The individual who is excessively integrated into a group. The allegiance is often so strong that the individual will sacrifice his or her life for the group

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altruistic suicide

6
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occurs in response to changes that occur in an individuals life such as divorce, loss of job that disrupts feelings of relatedness to the group.

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anomic suicide

7
Q
  • people older than 50 and adolescents
  • males
  • caucasians
  • single, divorced, or widowed
  • highest and lowest socioeconomic class
  • professional health care personnel and business executives are at highest risk
  • use of firearms
  • no affiliation with religious group
  • family hx
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high risk for suicide

8
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  • The client should not be left alone. Make arrangements with the family. They should be hospitalized if this cannot happen.
  • Establish a no-suicide contract.
  • Enlist help of family and friends to ensure that the home environment is safe from dangerous items
  • appointments should be scheduled every other day
  • Establish rapport and promote a trusting relationship
  • Accept the clients feelings in a non judgmental manner.
  • Discuss the current crisis situation. Use problem solving approach
  • Help the client identify areas of life situation that are within his or her control
  • May be prescribed antidepressants no more than 3 day supply
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interventions with the discharged suicidal client

9
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Be direct. Talk matter of factly about suicide. Listen actively and encourage expression of feelings including anger.

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handeling a suicidal person

10
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  • A sense of guilt and responsibility
  • Anger and resentment
  • A heightened sense of emotionality, helplessness, failure and despair
  • self searching (if only I had done something)
  • confusion(why?)
  • inner injury. The family feels wounded
  • Severe strain
  • vulnerability to illness
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Suicide of a family member