SUICIDE Flashcards

(14 cards)

1
Q
  • Intentional act of killing
    oneself.
A

suicide

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2
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A
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3
Q

thinking about killing oneself

A

suicidal ideation

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4
Q

Close to ___ people die due to suicide every year

A

800 000

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5
Q

true or false -For every suicide there are many more people who attempt
suicide every year

A

true

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6
Q

A ___ is the single most important risk factor
for suicide in the general population.

A

prior suicide attempt

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7
Q

Suicide is the ___ leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds.

A

third

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8
Q

___% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income
countries.

A

79

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9
Q

most common mehtods of suicide globally

A

ingestion of pesticide
hanging
firearms

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10
Q

risk factors

A

SAD PERSONS

sex - male
age 15-45
depression

previous attempt
exessive alcohol
rational thinking loss
separated/ single
organized plan
no social support
sickness

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11
Q

signs

A

PATH IS WARM

purposeless
anxiety
trapped
hopelessness

ideation
susbstance abuse

withdrawn
anger
reckless
mood changes

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12
Q

treatment

A

nearest hospital! emergency!

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13
Q

treatment for suicidal ideation

A
  • Psychotherapy.
  • Medications.
  • Addiction treatment.
  • Family support and
    education.
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14
Q

prevention

A

HOPE

happiness
optimisim
personal relationships
engage with therapy

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