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