Category: Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
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January 16th, 2012 |
Suicide, or the intentional ending of one’s life, is a topic that often causes significant anxiety to both professionals and the general public. Often, knowing some of the key risk factors that elevate and lower suicide risk can assist in working with a suicidal person and help them stay alive. In addition, if you are a professional, it can help you feel more confident in making decisions related to treatment and referral.
According to SuicideOutreach.org, a program of the Veteran’s Administration, "Risk factors refer to an individual's characteristics, circumstances, history and experiences... Read More
January 12th, 2012 |
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) teens are at increased risk for suicide due to peer victimization and minority discrimination. These actions can have serious psychological consequences for teens, including plummeting self-esteem, anxiety, hopelessness and depression. “No experience, however, is more pernicious than parental rejection,” said Gary M. Diamond of the Department of Psychology at Ben-Gurion University in Israel, and co-author of a study examining treatments to reduce suicide among LGB youth. “Societal homophobic... Read More
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January 12th, 2012 |
As you would with any client, be sure to conduct a complete and comprehensive interview. Be sure to ask about what they thought life would be like, versus what reality is. Is there a loss of a dream? Any traumas? Are they ‘out’ or in process of coming out? It is wise to remember and even educate folks that ‘coming out’ is a lifetime process and not a discreet event. People may ‘come out’ at different levels in different settings (e.g. family, friends, work, etc). Be prepared to ask questions over time, as answers will change as clients feel more comfortable and safe.
LGBTQ clients... Read More
January 4th, 2012 |
Asian Americans face different social stressors than their American counterparts. Some of the factors that can cause particular sensitivity include discrimination, nativity and family conflict. Yusuke Kuroki and Jacqueline L. Tilley of the Department of Psychology at the University of Southern California evaluated Asian Americans at risk for suicide to determine which cultural and social factors impacted their suicidal ideation the most. They gathered data... Read More
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December 23rd, 2011 |
Whether you have short term or long terms goals, lifestyle goals such as a healthy diet, exercise, career changes or even finding time for yourself have to become a habit. Like with everything else, repetitive action will yield positive results. Often times, our goals lead to failure because we become frustrated. Sometimes we set long term goals and/or projects with very short term expectations and when they do not come to pass, we simply, out of frustration give up. With no end in sight, we feel as though the light at the end of the tunnel is, in fact, the train coming to hit us. Everything takes... Read More
December 20th, 2011 |
Adolescents who struggle with alcohol or drug use disorders (AOD) are at increased risk for suicide. “In a review of the adolescent suicide literature, rates of any AOD were found to range from 27% to 50% among adolescents who died by suicide and were associated with 6- to 8.5-fold increase in risk of suicide,” said Christianne Esposito-Smythers of the Department of Psychology at George Mason University. “Rates of AOD among adolescents who attempted suicide... Read More
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December 12th, 2011 |
Dissociative disorder not otherwise specified (DDNOS) and dissociative identity disorder (DID) have been studied greatly over the past decade. Experts agree that these psychological challenges are most often the results of traumatic events and clients with DID or DDNOS respond best to treatment that targets the trauma. “Cross-sectional and longitudinal data from a large, observational international sample of DID and DDNOS patients indicated decreased symptoms... Read More
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November 9th, 2011 |
Positive automatic thoughts (PATs) produce many beneficial byproducts, including increased functioning and elevated mood. But a new study suggests that PATs are also linked to increased life satisfaction which can decrease depression and anxiety and even lower the risk of death. “Along with other positive constructs, life satisfaction has predicted not only lowered risk of all-cause mortality (the number of deaths in a population, relative to the total population, attributable to all causes) and natural-cause mortality (the number of deaths in... Read More
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October 5th, 2011 |
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Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is often a symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD), but can be present in its absence as well. It occurs in nearly 4% of American adults and is even more rampant among teens. “Given the prevalence of NSSI, and the findings that it is often present in individuals who are not diagnosed with BPD and have a range of other Axis I disorders, it is possible that individuals engaging in NSSI may belong to a distinct diagnostic category,” said Edward A. Selby of... Read More
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September 27th, 2011 |
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Clients who suffer from depression and substance use issues are more likely to harm themselves than individuals with other psychological problems. After in-patient treatment, clinicians often rely on their own observations to measure a client’s state and determine the likelihood that the client will self-harm again. But a new study suggests that enlisting the client’s own opinion of their risk for self-harm may be a more accurate predictor of future behaviors. “Clinicians routinely talk with... Read More
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September 9th, 2011 |
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Most individuals who attempt suicide unsuccessfully will only do so once and make that decision within the hour preceding the attempt. “To kill oneself, one must have the means for doing so,” said researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the University of Utah. “It is because of this very simple and undisputable fact that means restriction is often recommended as a risk management strategy.” Means restriction involves limiting access to items that could cause self-harm. Means restriction counseling,... Read More
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September 2nd, 2011 |
Adolescence is a time of emotional turmoil and many young people use self-injurious behaviors as a way to cope with psychological distress. However, self-harm can lead to suicide, thus increasing the importance of treating this issue in these children. “Self-harm in adolescence is a common problem with lifetime prevalence of attempted suicide of 9.7%, whereas an additional 13.2% of adolescents engage in self-harm at some point during that period,” said researchers from King’s College, London. “Self-harm is one of the... Read More
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August 23rd, 2011 |
Nearly one fifth of veterans struggle with depression or PTSD, and the suicide rates have doubled in the past decade among those who served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. But little attention has been given to the veterans who face additional emotional and psychological challenges as they return from combat and enroll in college. M. David Rudd and Jeffrey Goulding of the University of Utah, and Craig J. Bryan of the University of Texas... Read More
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August 23rd, 2011 |
I don’t watch reality TV. Well, that’s not exactly true. I do watch Intervention, Deadliest Catch, The Biggest Loser and I found myself surprisingly addicted to the televised trial of Casey Anthony. However, I have never been drawn to the over-the-top antics of reality television shows such as The Jersey Shore, Family Jewels, or, dare I say it, Keeping up with the Kardashians. As a matter of fact, they pretty much turn my stomach. And I’ve never watched an entire... Read More
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