Mood disorders and suicide - suicide

5 important questions on Mood disorders and suicide - suicide

Which are some of the 'reasons' why older people commit suicide?

  • Loss of spouse
  • illness
  • placement in a nursing home
  • impairment cognitive disabilities (problem solving and impulse control)
  • higher risk for people with a history of depression or other psychological problems

Which 3 types of suicide are distinguished?

  1. Egoistic suicide: feeling alienated from others, empty of social contacts and alone in an unsupportive world
  2. anomic suicide: experiencing severe disorientation because of a major change in their relationship to society
  3. altruistic suicide: thinking that taking one's life will benefit society

Which 5 factors in relation to suicide are named in the book?

  • Mental disorders: mood disorder, borderline, substance abuse and anxiety disorder
    • past suicidal thoughts and behavior
  • stressful life events: abuse, interpersonal loss, perceived failure, economic hardship and physical illness
    • epilepsy
  • suicide contagion: well-known member of society or people who knew the person that committed suicide
    • suicide cluster
    • media attention
  • personality and cognitive aspects: impulsivity and hopelessness
  • biological factors: genetic predisposition and neurotransmitter dysfunction (serotonin)
    • twin studies or family history
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What are some of the treatments of suicidal persons?

  • Community based crisis intervention programs
    • short term help for immediate risk
  • medication
    • lithium
    • SSRI's
  • dialectical behavior therapy
    • managing negative emotions and controlling impulsive behaviors

What are some of the problems found with suicide prevention programs?

  • Attempt of destigmatization: it's quite common and no mention of psychological disorders
    • students prior attempts react negatively
  • tailored to specific populations

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