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Suicide and Suicide Risk

Suicide and Suicide Risk. Suicide Statistics. Each year 42,773 Americans die by suicide. For every suicide, there are 25 attempts. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. These numbers may be an underestimation. Why?. “Static” Risk Factors. Gender/

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Suicide and Suicide Risk

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  1. Suicide and Suicide Risk

  2. Suicide Statistics Each year 42,773 Americans die by suicide For every suicide, there are 25attempts Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. These numbers may be an underestimation. Why?

  3. “Static” Risk Factors Gender/ Sexual Orientation Marital Status Age (>60) Previous Suicide Attempts History of Family Suicide Race/ Ethnicity

  4. Other Risk Factors Recent Loss/Negative Event Substance Abuse/Mental Illness Impulsivity/ Aggression Chronic Physical Illness/Pain Trauma/Abuse

  5. Key Terms: • Ideation: Thoughts of suicide or wish to be dead • Intent: Desire and intention to act • Risk Factors: increase chance of suicide • Protective Factors: decrease chance of suicide Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) • Assesses Ideation, Intent, Behaviors, and Risk/Protective factors • Lifetime or specific time period • Guide safety planning and treatment Assessing for Current Suicidality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqIM3n7ujVA

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