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MODULE 16 Psychological Services Suicide

MODULE 16 Psychological Services Suicide. SUICIDE. A. OBJECTIVE 1. 045: Identify suicide theories, communicative signals & characteristics associated with individuals who commit suicide . SUICIDE.

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MODULE 16 Psychological Services Suicide

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  1. MODULE 16Psychological ServicesSuicide

  2. SUICIDE A. OBJECTIVE 1. 045: Identify suicide theories, communicative signals & characteristics associated with individuals who commit suicide

  3. SUICIDE B. Suicidal Inmate - inmate who threatens to harm, attempts to harm, or exhibits behavior indicating potential for harming himself/herself may be considered potentially suicidal.

  4. SUICIDE C. Theories of Suicide 1. Suicide viewed as resolution to given situation a. See no other way out of the situation b. No other alternatives

  5. SUICIDE 2. Crisis intervention can help to bring alternatives into awareness 3. Suicide may be seen as an act of assertion, a declaration of independence a. Feel that he is at least competent enough to take his/her own life

  6. SUICIDE 4. Suicide attempt may be an indicator that the individual is used by his family as a scapegoat a. The family may vent their anger & resentment onto this individual b. Believes he is cause of conflict

  7. SUICIDE 5. Suicide attempt may be an act of manipulation a. Acting to obtain response 6. Suicide may be a gamble with death a. Fate contingent on outside forces

  8. SUICIDE D. Factors to Consider in the Evaluation of Suicidal Risk a. Caucasian b. Unemployed, retired c. Widowed/divorced d. Living Alone e. History of previous attempts f. Family history of suicide

  9. SUICIDE E. Characteristics of a Suicidal Individual 1. Isolation from significant others 2. Feeling of helplessness about legal & family situation 3. Restriction of physical activities

  10. SUICIDE 4. Confined space/crowded 5. Considerable idle time on hands 6. Threatening/frightening living conditions

  11. SUICIDE 7. Little control over life/frustration 8. Feelings of hopelessness 9. Feelings of uselessness 10. Previous suicide attempts

  12. SUICIDE F. Jail Environment 1. Incarceration 2. Feelings of helplessness concerning court & family situation 3. Restriction of physical activities 4. Confined space 5. Considerable amounts of idle time

  13. SUICIDE 6. Threatening/frightening living conditions 7. Little control over life/frustration 8. Feeling of hopelessness 9. Feeling of uselessness, lack of self- worth, low self-esteem

  14. SUICIDE G. Communicative Signals 1. Direct Statements a. Statements expressing feelings of inadequacy, worthlessness and hopelessness. Any threat should be taken seriously.

  15. SUICIDE 2. Overt Behavior 1. Gets pills, rope, poison or other means 2. Writes a will- may give away personal possessions /dispose of property

  16. SUICIDE 3. Physical Symptoms a. Insomnia b. Anxious c. Weight Loss/Loss of Appetite d. Apathy/Indifference e. Withdrawal, Depression, Isolation f. Agitation

  17. SUICIDE H. Preventive Methods Used to Reduce the Potential for Suicide Attempts 1. Observe & get to know the inmates you are responsible for 2. Be alert for changes in behavior & communicative signals

  18. SUICIDE 3. Notify medical department if inmate attempts to injure him/herself 4. Follow suicide prevention plan for inmates 5. Communicate with the inmate’s security/treatment staff

  19. SUICIDE 6. Inmates placed on suicide precaution/watch is to have nothing in his/her cell

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