Psychosocial Chapter 16 (pre-lecture)
What are a few populations that have a high suicide rate?
American Indians Alaska natives active and veterans members of the military people with disabilities people on welfare
Which group of people didn't allow burials of people who committed suicide in their community sites?
Greek
IS PATH WARM stands for
Ideation Substance abuse Purposelessness Anxiety Trapped Hopelessness Withdrawal Anger Recklessness Mood change
Why is it a risk factor for suicide if tryptophan hydroxylase enzyme was diminished?
It synthesizes serotonin, and diminished serotonin has implications for both depression and suicidal behavior
What is anger turned inward?
Sadness that becomes internalized into anger.
interpersonal theory
a process to go from the thoughts of suicide, to actually attempting it.
What did freud believe in about anger turned inward?
an early repressed desire to kill someone else
what is the common socioeconomic status that is a risk for suicide ?
financial stain and unemployment
what is the leading cause of death from suicide?
gunshot
What is Durkeim's theory?
if the person is more involved with their community, the less chance they will commit suicide.
Why can religion be considered a preventative factor of suicide?
it can protect against suicide attempts. However, it does not protect from ideation
Who is 3-4x more likely to commit suicide?
males
Egoistic suicide
person feels separated or not well integrated in a group of society such as church or family
altrusic suicide
person is to involved within the community that it becomes too stressful and the person will sacrifice themselves out of allegiance
A medicated suicide is known as
physician-assisted suicide
History of rejection and experiences of suicide in the past is known as what part of of the analysis of suicidal crisis ?
relevant history
When did suicide start to become a deeper conversation? hint* philosophical
renaissance era
Anomic suicide
response to changes in an individuals life that disrupt feelings of relevancy to a group
What is the considered the "saving-face" mechanism?
shame and humiliation
Precipitating stressor
stressors along w/ emotional disturbances can increase risks
"one's old killing"
suicide
What is a common misconception about suicide?
suicide is mostly caused by an overdose
Why do people want to eliminate the statement "committed suicide"?
to reduce stigma and taboo
Who has the highest suicide rates in the U.S ?
whites
Which gender is more likely to attempt suicide?
women; but men often more die from suicide
