What are the risk factors that are assessed for suicide? Briefly describe each of the risk factors.
What will be an ideal response?
The mnemonic device for assessing risk factors for suicide is SAD PERSONS.
S = Sex. Females who attempt suicide are more likely to have a history of previous attempts than males.
A = Age. Suicide was the third-leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24 in 2009
D = Depression. People who are experiencing depression are at greater risk for suicide
P = Previous attempt. Those who have previously attempted suicide are more likely to try it than those who have never attempted it
E = Ethanol use. Individuals with a known history of substance abuse or dependency accounted for less than half of the poisoning suicides by alcohol and/or drug overdose
R = Rational thought loss. Psychosis is a symptom of a person experiencing a crisis event and is a risk factor for suicide
S = Social support lacking. A person who does not have close friends or affiliations with an aspect of the community is at higher risk
O = Organized plan. The more organized and thought out the plan for committing suicide, the greater the risk of suicide
N = No spouse. Individuals who have lost significant others are more likely to be vulnerable than individuals who have strong and supportive relationships
S = Sickness. Severe and chronic illness are considered risk factors
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