Suicide

Question 1

It is estimated that ___% of people who commit suicide have a diagnosis of a mood disorder at the time of their death.

Answer 1

60%.

Question 2

Suicide Risk Factor: Age

From 1991-2003, suicide rates were consistently highest for adults age _____. In 2004, suicide rates for individuals age ___ to ___ began to surpass them; in 2010, the highest rate was for individuals age ___ to ___. Suicide rates for women corresponded to this finding; suicide rates for males were found to be highest for those aged ___ and older.

Answer 2

• 65+
• 25 to 64
• 45 to 54
• 75

Question 3

Suicide Risk Factor: Gender

___ times as many males as females commit suicide, but females attempt suicide ___ to ___ times more often than males.

Answer 3

• 4
• 2 to 3

Question 4

Suicide Risk Factor: Race/Ethnicity

For most age groups, suicide rates are highest for __________. The exception to this is American Indians/Alaskan Natives ages ___ to ___, who have a suicide rate ___ times higher than the national average for that age group.

Answer 4

• Whites
• 15 to 34
• 2.5

Question 5

Suicide Risk Factor: Marital Status

______________, separated, and _____________ people have the highest rates of suicide, followed by those who are ______________. The lowest rates are found among those who are _____________.

Answer 5

• Divorced
• Widowed
• Single
• Married

Question 6

Suicide Risk Factor: Suicidal Thoughts/Behaviors

As many as ___ to ___% of people who commit suicide have made at least 1 previous attempt, and about ___% give a definite warning of their intention.

Answer 6

• 60 to 80%
• 80%

Question 7

Suicide Risk Factor: Early Warning Signs

Early suicide warning signs include:

• Threatening ________ or suicide
• ___________ or talking about death or suicide
• Seeking __________ to commit suicide
• Making __________ for dying (e.g., making a will)
• Giving away possessions
• Saying goodbye to loved ones

Answer 7

• Self-harm
• Writing
• Means
• Preparations

Question 8

Suicide Risk Factor: _____________

Examples of this risk factor include failure at work/school, rejection by a loved one, living alone.

Answer 8

Life stress.

Question 9

Suicide Risk Factor: Psychiatric Disorders

______________ and ______________ are the most common mood disorders seen in suicide victims, with these individuals being 15 to 20% more likely to commit suicide than individuals in the general population. When suicide is associated with depression, it is most likely to occur within _______ of symptom improvement.

Answer 9

• MDD
• Bipolar Disorder
• 3 months

Question 10

Suicide Risk Factor: Psychiatric Disorders (cont.)

In adolescents, suicide risk increases dramatically when depression co-occurs with _____________, Substance Use Disorder, or ______.

Answer 10

• Conduct Disorder
• ADHD

Question 11

Suicide Risk Factor: Personality Correlates

_______________ has been found to be more predictive of suicide than intensity of depressive symptoms.

Answer 11

Hopelessness.

Question 12

Suicide Risk Factor: Personality Correlates (cont.)

Self-oriented and socially prescribed _____________ has been linked to an elevated risk for depression and suicide, although the self-oriented form may only elevate risk when associated with high ___________.

Answer 12

• Perfectionism
• Life stress

Question 13

Suicide Risk Factor: Biological Correlates

Low levels of ____________ and ________ have been linked for an increased risk for suicide and ___________ suicide attempts.

Answer 13

• Serotonin
• 5-HIAA
• Increased