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Suicide Awareness, Assessment and Intervention

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1.  Thinking about, considering, or planning suicide is defined as: Suicide attempt Suicidal ideation Self-directed violence Suicide survivor

2.  The stigma that surrounds suicide is rooted in: Fear of social rejection Misunderstanding and ridicule Discrimination and judgement All of the above are true

3.  Suicide is the ______ leading cause of death for people aged 10-34 years old. Second Fifth Tenth Fourteenth

4.  In the United States, there has been a ___________ in suicide rates since 1999. 5% increase 12% increase 30% increase 10% decrease

5.  Risk factors for suicide include which of the following: Mental health conditions Physical health conditions Environmental conditions All of the above

6.  All of the following are suicide screening/assessment tools EXCEPT: Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) The Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) Barthel Index Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

7.  Treatment often involves a combination of multiple methods used concurrently or consecutively, including psychotherapies, medication, inpatient hospitalization, electroconvulsive therapy. Treating the underlying cause is important; however, all treatments must include: Teaching skills that help the person regulate and tolerate their emotions Specific anti-depressant medication dosages Regulated activities None of the above

8.  Suicide survivors have distinctive bereavement issues which include: Significant bewilderment, surprise, shock Overwhelming guilt, self-blame Anger, rage, disappointment All of the above are true

9.  Current research has found all of the following statements to be true EXCEPT: A meta-analysis of 18 studies from 2000 to 2017 found that exposure to suicide-related content in research studies led to significant reductions in suicidal ideation and a lower likelihood of suicidal behavior. Studies suggest the two major barriers preventing persons with suicidal ideation from seeking help are (1) stigma and (2) geographical isolation. Studies suggest that adolescents who spent more time on news media were less likely to report mental health issues. The opioid and suicide epidemics are intermingled - studies suggest persons with opioid use disorder (OUD) are about 75% more likely to make suicide plans and twice as likely to attempt suicide.

10.  Approximately _____ of persons who died by suicide saw a healthcare provider who was not a mental health specialist within 30 days of completing suicide. 75% 50% 25% 10%