clinical 7 final

What are the four kinds of suicidal people according to Schneidman?

Death seeker, Death initiator, Death ignorer, Death darer.

What is a death seeker?

A person who clearly intends to end their life.

What mindset characterizes a death initiator?

They believe that since they are going to die anyway, there is no point in living.

How does a death ignorer perceive suicide?

They do not believe that suicide will end their existence, often believing in an afterlife.

Who tends to be more likely to exhibit death ignorer characteristics?

More common among religious people.

What is a death darer's attitude toward dying?

They have mixed feelings about dying and engage in risky actions that may lead to death.

How do suicide rates compare between men and women?

More women attempt suicide, but more men successfully kill themselves.

Which demographic is associated with higher rates of suicide?

Transgender people.

Which racial group is more likely to die by suicide?

White people.

What factors contribute to the high suicide rates among Indian people?

Accessibility to guns, high rates of alcoholism, and modeling.

Which Hispanic group has the highest likelihood of committing suicide?

Puerto Ricans.

How does the likelihood of suicide change with age?

It increases through middle years, decreases in early old age, and increases again after age 75.

What is Durkheim’s sociocultural view of suicide?

How attached one is to social, family, and cultural groups affects their likelihood of suicide.

What characterizes egoistic suicide?

It's a consequence of the deterioration of social and familial bonds and underinvolvement in society.

Define altruistic suicide according to Durkheim's theory.

It is when a person sacrifices themselves to help others, indicating overinvolvement in society.

What is anomic suicide?

It occurs when society fails the individual, leading to disillusionment and disappointment.

What does the interpersonal theory suggest about suicide?

Individuals with negative interpersonal-psychological beliefs may see themselves as a burden and consider suicide.

What biological factors are associated with suicide?

A lack of serotonin and dysfunction in depression-related brain circuits.

What are some characteristics of suicidal individuals?

They may exhibit aggressive or impulsive behavior.

What treatments are available after a suicide attempt?

Medical care, psychotherapy, and drug therapy, with CBT being particularly helpful.