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Friday 25 March 2016

Assessing the Suicidal Risks

The reason you need all this information is because:

Following a suicide attempt there is a particular risk of a repeat attempt if:

i) The attempt was pre-meditated and actively prepared for.

ii) Precautions had been made to prevent intervention by an outsider.

iii) The attempt was carried out in isolation or timed to minimize risk of discovery.

iv) Suicidal intent was communicated prior to the attempt.

iv) Final acts were completed in anticipation of death e.g., a will or suicide note.

vi) Violent or active methods were used.

vii) The person believed that the act would be irreversible and lethal.

viii) Person states that the intention of the act was to kill themselves.

ix) Person regrets having survived the attempt.

x) No action was taken to gain help after the event.

xi) Numerous previous attempts with the apparent intent to die.

Thursday 3 March 2016

Tips to Handle the people who have Suicidal Thoughts or Acts


Here are some ways to be helpful to someone who is threatening suicide or engaging in suicidal behaviors:


           Be aware – learn the risk factors and warning signs for suicide and where to get help


           Be direct – talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide, what you have observed, and what  your concerns are regarding his/her well-being


           Be willing to listen – allow expression of feelings, accept the feelings, and be patient


           Be non-judgmental – don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong or whether the person’s feelings are good or bad; don’t give a lecture on the value of life


           Be available – show interest, understanding, and support

           Don’t dare him/her to engage in suicidal behaviors.


           Don’t act shocked


           Don’t ask “why”


           Don’t be sworn to secrecy


           Offer hope that alternatives are available – but don’t offer reassurances that any one alternative will turn things around in the near future.


           Take action – remove lethal means of self-harm such as pills, ropes, firearms, and alcoholor other drugs


           Get help from others with more experience and expertise


           Be actively involved in encouraging the person to see a mental health professional as soon as possible and ensure that an appointment is made.