likely to have greater risks for suicidal ideation and attempts than their heterosexual counterparts, investigation on the individual differences in characteristics of suicidal symptomatology (e.g.., age of attempt, severity of attempt) and its relation to suicidality are yet less-explored. Measuring A. Whether the actual risk for suicide-related morbidity among sexual minority individuals is concentrated in adolescence and young adulthood. B. The heterogeneity of suicidal risk within sexual minority subpopulations (esp. bisexual individuals). C. The severity of suicide-related morbidity in sexual minority population. 4,943 participants in Cal-QQL wave 2 and 3 were interviewed; participants ranged from…
with suicidal ideation. In a meta-analysis, performed by Oquendo, Currier, and Man (), they took studies from the past 30 years that indicated individuals who have expressed to act on suicidal tendencies in disorders such as major depressive and bipolar disorder, with the goal of identifying indicators of suicidal ideation. A major issue that was crossed was the elusiveness of their goal as being able to identify suicidal tendencies. Their paper examined clinical studies and factors for…
under IVC with alleged suicidal ideation with multiple plans. Per documentation the patient threaten to cut his throat, jump off a bridge on 85, or get killed by LEO when they came to get him. The patient reports conflict between his mother and him is the contributing factor to his distress. Patient denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. per documentation patient states, " my mother got mad at me about a bill she got for stealing my disability check and she told…
(2014), suicide is the second to third leading cause of death among those aged 15 to 17 (p.1). As it is such pervasive and deadly problem and because youth have unique perspectives, valid assessment of suicidal risk is a crucial aspect of adolescent psychiatry. Overview of Two Methods of Assessment There are few suicide risk assessments that have been created specifically with youth in mind. One, the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire was recently created to meet the need for valid measures of…
We will work with Gary to determine warning signals by completing a chain analysis geared towards helping us understand Gary’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which led to his acute state. From warning signs, we will develop coping strategies which will include helping him discuss his reasons for living which will serve to provide him a sense of hope both during the session and also during the future. Reasons for living can provide internal coping mechanisms for Gary. Collaboration with Gary…
In the case scenario, Ms. B is diagnosed with depression. Although the physical exam is unremarkable, lab testing should be done. A CBC with differential, chemistry panel, thyroid panel and drug screen should be performed to check abnormalities according to Wells, DiPiro, Schwinghammer, and DiPiro (2015). Along with a diagnosis of depression, a suicidal ideation evaluation should be performed. If there is no suicidal ideation, a frank discussion with Ms. B. and her family about treatment…
Many people would easily agree that having self acceptance, being successful, and understood are two necessities of having nirvana in one’s lifestyle. Nirvana is a state with total consciousness, and peace one needs have without deep feelings of hatred, or depression. One with depression lives with severe inner sadness, and rejection. Depression would be considered the opposite of nirvana in one’s individual state of mind. In the novel, The Catcher In the Rye By J.D. Salinger, the main character…
The patient is a 14 year old female who presented to the ED with suicidal ideation to harm herself. Patient wrote a note informing her mother that she would kill herself. Patient denies HI or symptoms of psychosis. During the time of the assessment the patient was awake and alert. The patient's mother soon after came into the room after the assessment started. The patient reported that she had been recently skipping school with her boyfriend. Patient expresses feelings of worthlessness. Per…
Way et al. (2013) studied the prevalence, readiness to report, and treatment preferences of prison inmates with suicidal ideation (SI). The study consisted of male prison inmates (N=67; no age or ethnic demographics were collected), at the time being treated at the mental health clinic in a maximum security state prison in Auburn, New York. Fifty of the participants were housed in the general population (GP), while seventeen of the participants were housed in the Intermediate Care Program (ICP).…
Treatment Plan Since it is important to focus on the client’s safety first, the first goal will be to create a safe environment for Ms. Anderson. For the first objective, Ms. Anderson will reduce her risk for suicide. For the first action step, the clinician will create a safety plan with Ms. Anderson t to reduce risk for suicidal ideations and behaviors in which she will be instructed to utilize the plan when experiencing these thoughts and behaviors. For the second action step, the clinician…