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Suicide and DSH - Coggle Diagram
Suicide and DSH
Risk Factors for Suicide
- Male (women attempt more often less likely to complete)
- Single / divorced / widowed
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- Unemployed / lower socio-econmic status
- PHx of self harm / suicide
- Diagnosis of mental disorder
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- Recent discharge from psychiatric unit
- Recent loss / bereavement
- Co-morbid physical illness
Assessment
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Context of Self Harm
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- Ensuring will not be found - remote place
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- Putting affairs in order (will, giving away pet)
- Stockpilling medication for overdose / planned method
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Definitions
Self harm
Pt did not intend to die but harmed themselves to relieve distress, oftne the method supports this - superficial cuts
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