Abnormal Psych Chapter 7: Suicide

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In terms of frequency, women attempt ___ times more than men

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men are ___ times more likely to complete

lethal

men commonly choose more ___ lethal means of completing suicide

diagnosable mental disorder

For those experiencing suicidal ideations or have completed suicides, more than 90% are/were suffering from a

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if someone is diagnosed with major depression disorder they are __ times more likely

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If someone is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, they are __ times more likley

completed suicide

end in death

suicide attempt

may or may not end in death

suicidal ideation

suicidal thoughts

factors that influence suicidal ideations/plans

1.      Personality and cognitive factors

2.       impulsivity

3.       Family history and environment

4.       hopelessness

5.       Low levels of serotonin – biological

impulsivity

tendency to act on one’s impulses rather than inhibiting them

hopelessness

feeling the future is bleak and there is no way to make it more positive

common treatments for suicidal persons

1.      Hospitalization

2.       Community-based crisis intervention programs

3.       Drug therapy

a.       Lithium

b.      Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

4.       Psychological therapies                        

a.       Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) – focuses on managing negative emotions and impulsive behaviou’s

dialectical behavior therapy

focuses on managing negative emotions and impulsive behaviou’s.

suicide prevention solutions

1.      Education

2.       Suicide helplines

3.       Prevention programs in schools or colleges

4. Limitations

What to do if a friend is suicidal

1.      Take the person seriously.

2.      Get help

3.      Express concern

4.      Pay attention

5.      Ask direct questions about whether the person has a plan for suicide

6.      Acknowledge the person’s feelings without judgement

7.      Reassure.

8.      Don’t promise confidentiality

9.      Make sure self-harm are not available.

10.  If possible, don’t leave the person alone until in the hands of professionals.

11. Take care of yourself