PSY 245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Hallucinogen, Cirrhosis, Delirium Tremens
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Talking about feeling suicidal or wanting to die. Feeling hopeless, that nothing will ever change or get better. Feeling like a burden to family and friends. D=putting oneself in harm"s way or in situations where there is a danger of being killed. The availability of lethal means to commit suicide. White race, older age, male gender, feelings of hopelessness, and major depression. Of completed suicide is for white males aged 70+ In recent years is for those aged 10-19. Risk increases when depression is combined with conduct disorder or substance use. Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in the us, accounting for more than 1% of all deaths. 30,000 americans commit suicide annually an additional 500,000 americans attempt suicide annually. 30% - 40% of persons who commit suicide have made a previous attempt. Substance abuse is another great instigator of suicide; it may be involved in half of all cases. About 20% of suicides are alcohol abusers.
