Suicide

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• Exam 3: Suicide

1. A leading cause of death for adolescence and young adults
2. Related Factors
   1. Gender
      1. Women: More likely to attempt
      2. Men: more likely to succeed
   2. Sexual Orientation
      1. LGBT more likely
   3. MI
   4. Stress
   5. Personality
3. Preventing Suicide
   1. Warning Signs

      Annotations:

      •     Giving away possessions Getting affairs in order Comments like "I wish I was dead" Lack of energy Declined grades Sadness Appetite changes     
   2. Support

      Annotations:

      •         Peers Adults Other people around you                  
   3. Coping Strategies

      Annotations:

      •   Help us to deal with stress Getting enough sleep Doing something fun
   4. Intervention

      Annotations:

      •  Help us to deal with stress Getting enough sleep Doing something fun