SUICIDE ASSESSMENT

Course overview

Describe the profile of suicide in the US, noting psychosocial and cultural factors that effect risk Identify 3 common precipitating events for suicide attempts Describe risk factors for suicide including co-existing psychiatric disorders Name the most frequent co-existing psychiatric disorders Use the SAD PERSON scale to assess suicide risk Give examples of primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions Describe basic level interventions that take place in the hospital or community Identify key elements of suicide precautions and environmental safety factors in the hospital Describe the problem on non-suicidal self-injury Explain the range of self-protective behavioral responses Discuss 3 myths about suicidal behaviors Identify 2 cultural or social factors that relate to suicide Examine 4 categories of motivation for attempting suicide Explain how suicide affects family members and friends Describe 3 theories that attempt to explain the causes of suicide Discuss the occurrence of suicide throughout each life cycle Outline the process for assessing the suicidal potential of a client Choose 3 therapeutic goals and interventions for clients with suicidal behaviors