Suicide Facts, Images & 10 Amazing Powerpoint Presentations
Suicide is a psychiatric emergency.It is the commonest psychiatric emergency and also serves as a model for psychiatric emergencies.
Suicide may be defined as follows
“Suicide is a type of deliberate self harm(DSH) and is defined as a human act of self-intentioned and self inflicted cessation(death).
Attempted suicide: Unsuccessful suicidal attempt with non-fatal outcome.
Risk Factors for Suicide:
These risk factors when present, increase the risk of suicide.
1.Age>40 yrs
2.Male Gender
3.Staying Single
4.Previous suicidal attempts
5.Depression
6.Suicidal pre-occupation
7.Alcohol or drug dependence
8.Severe, disabling, painful or untreatable physical illness
9.Recent serious loss or major stressful life event
10.Social Isolation
11.High degree of impulsivity
Suicide Images:
Suicide Powerpoint Presentations:
Suicide Prevention Action Planning
Physician-Assisted Suicide and Total Sedation
The Importance of Communications in Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention for Soldiers
Adolescent Depression and Suicide
Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention on Campus
Suicide in Children and Adolescents
Physician-Assisted Suicide and Total Sedation
