The suicidal client

Question 1

it is not a diagnosis it is a disorder

Answer 1

suicide

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Judeo-Chrisitan

Question 3

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

Answer 3

medical illness

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Egoistic suicide

Question 5

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

Answer 5

altruistic suicide

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

anomic suicide

Question 7

• 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

Answer 7

high risk for suicide

Question 8

• 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

Answer 8

interventions with the discharged suicidal client

Question 9

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

Answer 9

handeling a suicidal person

Question 10

• 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

Answer 10

Suicide of a family member