...Suicidal Behaviors Jennifer Pavlick Rasmussen College Author Note This assignment is being submitted on June 13, 2016, for Professor Kehiante McKinley’s G148/PSY1012 Section 02 General Psychology course. Research and psychological studies show that suicidal behavior stems from at least one or more mental disorders that are treatable. Individuals with suicidal behaviors often feel hopeless which contributes to these behaviors and can lead to suicide attempts or succession. Recognizing these behaviors can save someone’s life, being compassionate, empathetic, and proactive can greatly reduce an individual’s suicide behavior. The goal is to recognize these behaviors and get help for these individuals quickly. “In the past three decades, there has been a dramatic increase in rates of suicidal behavior, including suicidal thoughts, attempts, and death.” (Beautrais, 2003, para. 2). This increase in these behaviors is frightening. Knowing the contributing factors to suicidal behaviors is the first step in understanding the type of help that is needed for individuals. According to DeMaso there are definite risk factors and causes that contribute to these behaviors. The risk factors include family history of suicidal attempt or succession, substance abuse, self-harming, and access to guns. Family history of mental illness and suicide succession heightens other family members to watch for signs of depression or suicidal behavior, in such cases keeping guns and medications...
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...A. Background of the Study B. Statement of the Problem This study aims to answer the following questions: 1. What is suicide? 2. What are the manifestation of a person with suicidal behavior? 3. How is suicide prevented? C. Scope and Delimitations This study about the prevention of suicidal behavior will cover the prevention and the many causes of suicidal behavior as well as the circumstances that may lead to possible suicide attempt. However, in this paper, we will not be covering the therapy approaches for a person who’s already committed suicide. This research will also not cover the developmental factor that may lead to suicidal propensity. D. Significance of the Study This study will be beneficial to the following groups of people:...
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...Work Research on African Americans and Suicidal Behavior: A Systematic 25-Year Review Sean foe and Danielle M. Niedermeier Suicide among African Americans is a neglected topic. Social workers practice in both clinical and nonchnical settings, and as the largest occupational group of mental health professionals, they have a unique opportunity to reach this underserved group. However, little is known about social work's empirical knowledge base for recognition and treatment of suicidal behavior among African Americans.The authors performed a systematic critical review of published articles by social workers on African American suicide and suicidal behavior, to ascertain the state of social worker's contribution to and knowledge of suicide risk factors and effective treatments. They conducted Web-based (for example. Social Work Abstracts, PsycINFO, PubMed,JSTOR) and manual searches of suicide research conducted by social work investigators and pubhshed in peer-reviewed journals from 1980 to 2005. References cited in the articles were used to identify candidate articles. According to the search results, social workers contributed only 11 empirical research articles focusing on African American suicide or nonfatal suicidal behavior. Risk factors for suicide are reviewed, and the implications for clinical social work practice and research are addressed. KEY WORDS: African Americans; clinical knowledge; ethnic minority populations; suicide S uicide is one of the leading causes of...
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...Promotion-Suicidal Ideation Suicide and ideation to commit this final act, is a grave public health concern that is multifaceted and responsible for significant family risk. Suicide is a behavior that has worldwide resulted in nearly one million fatalities annually. Suicide is commonly an act driven by impulsivity and followed by thoughts of hopelessness and doom. In the United States, firearms, particularly handguns, are the most common means of suicide. Despite extreme notoriety, suicide and suicidal ideation remained stigmatized and hidden behind shadows of shame. Acts of deliberate self-harm and unsuccessful attempts remain largely underreported (Fleischmann et al., 2008; Freedenthal, 2007). Summary of Suicide Risk Health Profile The incidence of suicide has remained a significant health risk across multiple demographics, cultures, and sexes. In between the years 1999 and 2008, the suicide rate increased 10.5% and from 10.5 to 11.6 people per 100,000 population. Male's record rates that are four times greater than females while non-Hispanic whites recorded 14.1 suicides per 100,000 (National Vital Statistics System, 2008). Suicide is a behavior that exudes complexity that is characterized by methods to potentiate intentional termination of one's own life. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified suicide as a serious public health concern that is responsible for more deaths worldwide each year than homicide and war combined, with almost one million suicides now occurring...
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...SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDE REFERENCE MANUAL INTRODUCTION The Suicide Risk Assessment Pocket Card was developed to assist clinicians in all areas but especially in primary care and the emergency room/triage area to make an assessment and care decisions regarding patients who present with suicidal ideation or provide reason to believe that there is cause for concern. This reference guide provides more specific information and the rationale for the sections on the pocket card. The sections of the guide correspond with the sections of the card. The Reference Guide may also be used as a teaching aid for new providers, residents and students at all levels and disciplines as well as other caregivers. This introduction provides general information regarding the nature and prevalence of suicidal behaviors and factors associated with increased risk for suicide and suicide attempts. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (including suicide attempts and death by suicide) are commonly found at increased rates among individuals with psychiatric disorders, especially major depressive disorder, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, chemical dependency, and personality disorders (e.g., antisocial and borderline). A history of a suicide attempt is the strongest predictor of future suicide attempts, as well as death by suicide. Intentional self-harm (i.e., intentional self-injury without the expressed intent to die) is also associated with long-term risk for repeated attempts...
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...Suicide: Teenagers Suicidal Behavior A Research Paper Presented to: Mrs. Maria Elena R. Maniego St. Joseph College- Olongapo, Inc. Olongapo City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement in English IV By: Ma. Theressa C. Guevarra IV- Hope March 4, 2013 Acknowledgement: She would like to acknowledge and extend my heartfelt gratitude to the following persons who have made the completion of this Subject Matter: Our Principal Mrs. Imelda T. Lampazo, for her vital encouragement and support to her scholarship being a Student- Assistant. Our Assistant Principal Mr. Arsenio Ladiero, for her understanding and assistance and. Mrs. Maria Elena R. Maniego for the constant reminders that she gave to her and much needed motivation. Mrs. Loreta Merza for the help and inspiration he extended. All English Department, faculty members and Staff. The section of Four Hope 2012-2013 for assisting in the collection of the topics for the chapters. Most especially to my family and friends and to God, who made all things possible and make me confident to this. TABLE OF CONTENTS * ACKNOWLEDGEMENT * CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A.) Statement of the problem B.) Importance of the study C.) Scope and limitation D.) Definition of terms * CHAPTER...
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...IDENTIFY THE WARNING SIGNS OF A POTENTIAL SUICIDE Learning Step 1- Identify Suicidal behavior Learning step 2- Identify the causes of suicidal behavior Learning step 3- Identify the Army suicide prevention model Learning step 4- Identify the warning signs of depression and suicidal behavior Lesson 1 Identify Suicidal Behavior Leader Business: * Create a trusting environment where soldiers will feel that it is okay to ask leaders for help. * “Earlier treatment leads to faster recovery” * Establish a climate where seeking help is not character flaw but seen as a sign of strength. * Know your Chaplain and behavioral health partners. * Know the outreach behavioral health services available to your unit. During CY 2006, Army had 98 confirmed suicide with a rate of 17.2 per 100K Soldiers. Suicide rates are higher among our young junior enlisted ranks. Army suicide rates are highest among young white males; ages 18 to 25. Rate of suicide is greater among males. Rate of suicide attempts is greater among females. Anyone, at any age, can complete suicide. Suicidal behavior is an unmistakable signal that shows feelings desperation or hopelessness. It includes attempted suicide, suicide gestures, and completed suicide Attempted suicide is suicidal action that is not fatal Suicide gestures is an attempted suicide involving suicidal action unlikely of being fatal A completed suicide is a suicidal action that results in death. Risk factors...
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...responsibility of protecting this future is placed on the shoulders of military forces. This heavy burden of “prosperity” and “preservation” could be proven to be responsible for the slow destruction of the vitality of the youth and soldiers in this country. Suicide, death caused by intentional self- directed injuries, has been reported by CDC as part of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States of America as of 2009. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth in the age range of 10 to 24 which results in the average of 4600 lives of youth lost yearly (CDC, 2014). This fatal behavior is also the third leading cause of death in the U.S. military forces. (Mitchell, 2012) The military suicide rates have surpassed the civilian suicide rates averaging 164 soldiers’ suicide related deaths reported by the Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison in 2012. (Mitchell, 2012). What are the major causes or risk factors of suicide? Are there solutions to this major dilemma? This paper will attempt to highlight some causes as well as some possible solutions to slow down the constant rise of suicidal behavior of these two groups. There are quite a few risk factors for suicidal behavior among teens. One of the most popular is depression, a form of mental illness. (Cooper, 2011) Depression could be linked but not limited to...
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...depression is one of the most prevalent concerns with 36% of college students affected (Mistler, Reetz, Krylowicz, & Barr, 2012). Depression is caused by a number of risk factors such as, family history, physical illness, medication and ethnicity. Some types of depression tend to run in families. However, depression can occur in people without family histories of depression too. Scientists are now studying certain genes that may make some people more prone to depression than others. Some genetics research indicates that the risk for depression results from the influence of several genes acting together with environment and other factors. In addition to depression, substance use disorders are regarded as major risk factors for suicidal behavior in both clinical and community populations (Bukstein, Brent, Perper et al., 1993; Dhossche, Meloukheia, & Chakravorty, 2000; Wu, Hoven,...
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...In America the rates of suicide among the elderly aged 65 and older has continued to increase. Unassisted suicide is defined as a decision that is usually made in isolation by an individual who is often suffering from depression. Suicide has been prevalent throughout history. There are up to nine references about suicide in the Old Testament. The risks and the number of suicides increase more among the elderly aged 85 and older. The majority of the incidences occur due to the mental health issues of the individual. An obstacle faced by mental health professionals in reaching this group is that older adults usually prefer not to seek treatment for their mental health problems. The elderly are the fastest growing portion of the population,...
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...Phoenix Material Appendix E Suicide Respond to the following based on the information in the “Suicide Rates by Age Group” article: 1. What has been the trend in suicide rates over the past few years? According to McKeown, Cuffe, and Schulz, 2006, suicide rates have started to decline in in the past few years in comparison to previous years. 2. What part of the U.S. has the highest suicide rate? The part of the U.S. with the highest suicide rate is the western part. 3. List three risk factors for suicide. Three suicide risk factors are prior suicide attempts, diagnosis of major depression, and having access to firearms with in the home. 4. Many researchers worry that suicide rates for adolescents and older adults continue to increase. What does the research data show about these age groups? That middle aged adults are less of a risk, while adolescents and older adults seem to be more susceptible to suicide. The suicide rates for adolescents and older adults have also started to decline within past few years. 5. In the U.S., what demographic has the highest rate of suicide? In the U.S. the highest rate of suicide is in the western part of the United States to where the white older men would be committing suicide. Also the demographic area in the U.S. has an increased portion of 85 and older for age. 6. List four possible reasons for the observed decrease in suicide rates. Four possible...
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...A Reflective Paper On Bipolar Disorder Bipolar is a condition known as manic-depressive disorder, which referred to as bipolar or manic depression, a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more abnormal episodes. An estimated 15-20% of patients who suffer from bipolar disorder and who do not receive medical attention commit suicide. Bipolar disorder is a very dangerous illness that is often over looked. Although many people may assume that bipolar disorder is just a person's personality fluctuating between highs and lows, there is much more to this disease. Bipolar disorder is a complex physiological and psychological disorder that can influence and manipulate a person's thoughts and actions in their daily life. Bipolar elevated moods are symptoms of mania or milder hypomania. Individuals who experience manic episodes have both mania and depression present at the same time. These episodes are usually separated by periods of "normal "mood; but, in some individuals, depression and mania may rapidly alternate, which is known as rapid cycling. Feldman, R.S 2009. In addition, extreme manic episodes can sometimes lead to psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Depression phase of bipolar disorder include persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, anger isolation, or hopelessness; disturbances in sleep and loss of appetite and interest in usually enjoyable activities; problems concentrating; loneliness...
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...Nancy Hindle Tonya Nelson April 11, 2012 Abstract This literature review explores bipolar disorder (BD) and how it can affect one’s life. Patients experience extreme highs (mania/hypomania) and lows (depression) with this disorder. These episodes vary by type. There are various types of BD as well as multiple forms of treatments. There are also links between alcohol abuse or dependence (AUD) and social phobia (SP) with bipolar disorder. After treatment one may lead a full and productive life; however if untreated this disorder can affect mood, behavior and judgment, leading to poor performance at work, school and in one’s social life. Bipolar Disorder: Effects on One’s Life Bipolar disorder (BD) is a brain disorder that can significantly affect a person’s thoughts and behaviors in daily life. Once this disorder is diagnosed, someone with this illness may lead a full and productive life; however, if gone untreated one may have a higher risk of suicide and one’s personal relationships can be negatively impacted. Baldessarini, Viera, Calabrese, Tohen & Bowde (2010) state that there is a delay between diagnosis and correct treatment of five to ten years (p. 145). People with this disorder can have very “high” (mania/hypomania) periods and very “low” (depression) periods in a short amount of time. One can also have milder symptoms. For instance, one may be irritable and then shift to being sad. The high periods usually occur less than the low periods. These...
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...Phoenix Material Appendix E Suicide Respond to the following based on the information in the “Suicide Rates by Age Group” article: 1. What has been the trend in suicide rates over the past few years? According to McKeown, Cuffe, and Schulz, 2006, suicide rates have started to decline in in the past few years in comparison to previous years. 2. What part of the U.S. has the highest suicide rate? The part of the U.S. with the highest suicide rate is the western part. 3. List three risk factors for suicide. Three suicide risk factors are prior suicide attempts, diagnosis of major depression, and having access to firearms with in the home. 4. Many researchers worry that suicide rates for adolescents and older adults continue to increase. What does the research data show about these age groups? That middle aged adults are less of a risk, while adolescents and older adults seem to be more susceptible to suicide. The suicide rates for adolescents and older adults have also started to decline within past few years. 5. In the U.S., what demographic has the highest rate of suicide? In the U.S. the highest rate of suicide is in the western part of the United States to where the white older men would be committing suicide. Also the demographic area in the U.S. has an increased portion of 85 and older for age. 6. List four possible reasons for the observed decrease in suicide rates. Four possible...
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...Suicidal Behavior Suicide is a major, preventable current public health issue in the United States. In 2007, it was the tenth leading cause of death in our country, with the number of suicides reaching 34,598. Additionally, it is widely agreed upon that approximately eleven attempted suicides occur for every one successful suicide attempt (National Institute of Mental Health). There is a negative stigma surrounding suicidal and self-harming behaviors that discourages people from talking about suicide or seeking help. Suicidal behaviors are difficult to define, but for the purpose of research we refer to suicidal behaviors exclusively as “any self-initiated and deliberate ideations, communications, or actions that have potentially life-threatening consequences” (National Institutes of Health). The far-reaching effects of suicide have recently gotten the attention of many psychological researchers. These researchers have been able to break down what specifically drives suicidal behavior and thus, are now able to take preemptive steps to soften the resulting effects of this kind of behavior. Knowing how to identify the warning signs and understanding the psychological process driving suicidal thoughts and behaviors allow us to better exhibit effective prevention and management of suicidal desires. Being aware of suicidal warning signs is the most significant way the public can aid psychological professionals in suicide prevention. An individual can identify the presence of suicidal...
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