Which age group has seen a rising rate of suicide over the past 2 decades?
What is adolescents
100
Which gender is more likely to use lethal methods of suicide
What is men
100
Which ethnicity is most likely to commit suicide?
- Caucasian
- Asian
- Hispanic
- African American
What is Caucasian
100
What gender had more ideations of suicide? Which gender succeeded more often?
What is women, and men
100
Name at least 4 normal reactions a suicide survivor has after learning about the death of a loved one.
What is shock, confusion, guilt, denial, anger, depression, shame, embarrassment
200
What is the largest protective factor against suicidal ideation?
What is high self esteem
200
Name any four types of suicide methods discussed
What is FIREARMS, HANGING, DRUG OVERDOSE, POISONING, JUMPING, DROWNING, CUTTING WRISTS, ELECTROCUTION, CARBON MONOXIDE, SUFFOCATION, VEHICULAR IMPACT, FREEZING
200
Which ethnicity has the highest risk of successful attempts at suicide?
- Caucasian
- Asian
- Hispanic
- African American
What is African American
200
Name one country had the lowest rates of suicide.
What is Lebanon and Taiwan
200
Name at least 3 physical reactions that may be experienced by a suicide survivor?
What is crying, screaming, physical collapse, nightmares/flashbacks, aches and pains, nausea, weight loss or gain, fatigue/insomnia
300
Which of the following is not a risk factor for suicidal ideation?
-Access to firearms
-Pet committing suicide in the past year
-Depression
-Substance abuse
What is pet suicide
300
What is the type of hanging that involves dropping from a height to increase the chances of neck or spinal break?
What is drop hanging
300
Which ethnicity has the highest occurrence of suicidal thoughts, plans and impulsive attempts?
- Caucasian
- Asian
- Hispanic
- African American
What is Hispanics
300
Besides alcohol and drugs what put people at higher risk?
What is being divorced or separated
300
Name 2 negative responses that suicide survivors experienced from people.
What is avoidance, unhelpful advice, absense of interest, hurtful remarks
400
Of the following, which are 2 risk factors that are specific to females?
-Social Isolation
-Being short
-High BMI
-Large feet
What is social isolation and high BMI
400
What location in the United States is known as the "suicide magnet" where many people have committed suicide?
What is GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
400
Which ethnicity is most likely to participate in mental health services?
- Caucasian
- Asian
- Hispanic
- African American
What is Caucasian
400
What percent of of suicides involved alcohol abuse?
-40-60%
-10-54%
-25%
-80-90%
What is 10-54%
400
Who are the "forgotten mourners"?
What is siblings
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: List 5 warning signs of suicidal individuals.
What is social withdrawal, rapid mood swings, substance/alcohol abuse, speaking about taking own life, loss of interest in favorite activities, unusually long depression
500
Name one reason why women are more likely to use less lethal methods of suicide
What is 1.They really do not want to kill themselves, just a cry for help 2. do not have equal access to firearms, 3. worried about physical disfigurement, more concerned for peoples feelings
500
What is the suicide paradox?
What is the assumption that minorities are more likely to commit suicide
500
What percent of the worlds suicides occur in China and India?
-54%
-10%
-87%
-44%
What is 54%
500
In the past 25 years. how many Americans became sibling survivors of suicide?
-100,000
-240,000
-530,000
-620,000