Suicidal ideation

Bul·ly - Use superior strength of influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do wants. Bullying has been a growing issue in recent years, with the impact worsening. Most cases begin in middle school when young adults begin to develop. They target people include students who are beginning to develop. They are in a phase in which they can easily be influenced by not only the actions, but the actions of others. These cases include problems with not only mental health, but…

When dealing with suicidal adolescents, the first and foremost step is to encourage prevention. One way this can be done is to encourage help-seeking behavior. “Efforts to promote help seeking are among the panoply of interventions that may diminish risk for suicide ideation, attempts and/or death” (Klimes-Dougan et al., p.83, 2012). Help-seeking is a simple idea but a difficult thing for the individual experiencing suicidal ideation. The reasons making help-seeking behavior difficult are: it…

Mr. Ware is a 17 year old male who presented to the ED via LEO with suicidal ideation with multiple plans. At the time of the assessment Mr. Ware currently denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. He reports tonight his mother and he got into an argument over cleaning his bed room. He became angry and decided to walk to calm down. He expressed his mother would not leave him alone, so out of anger he stated he would harm himself by drinking bleach, overdosing on…

preventing suicide inmates, psychologist should conduct assessments on inmates as soon as they arrive to the correctional facility. Many inmates have increased hopelessness due to familiar to adapt to their surroundings. Other areas to assess for suicidal ideations prior to court proceeding, as well as afterwards, death of love one, divorces proceedings, sexual assaults – all of these life changing event can produce emotions…

Non-suicidal Self-injury is defined as an act of destruction to one’s body (such as: cutting, scratching, burning or hair pulling) but without suicidal intentions (Jacobson & Gould, 2007). NSSI differs to suicidal self-injury because it does not involve any suicidal attempts or suicide ideation, suicidal behaviour is associated with a self-inflicted act with evidence of suicidal attempt (Labelle, Pouilot & Janelle, 2015). NSSI has been extensively researched and associated with many different…

exposed on social media, Potts began to struggle with bullying and shame. The alarming situation that was only briefly mentioned in the article is that Potts is just one of the many who struggle with academic stress, bullying, depression, and suicidal ideations. Suicide is in the top ten leading causes of death around the world (Bertolote, 2002). The question now is what risk factors or underlying causes can be associated with suicide and is there a correlation between countries. To find out…

Psychologists Philip A. Rutter and Andrew E. Behrendt conducted a study to find an answer. Rutter and Behrendt examined 100 teens between the ages of 17 to 19 based on suicidal ideation, behavior, and attempt history. They theorized that hopelessness, hostility, negative self-concept, and isolation are consistent in suicide risk and that by focussing on these factors, we can enhance assessment and prevention. Furthermore, they…

sorrow, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance misuse, posttraumatic anxiety disorder and marginal identity issues. Furthermore there are chronic illnesses that put an individual on lifetime medications and disability. Such conditions predispose one to suicidal thoughts. They include HIV or AIDS, diabetes, cerebrovascular mishaps, head and spinal cord injuries. Not forgetting the dreadful cancer which apart from being a lifetime condition, present with unbearable pain and an awful sense of despair…

mother she took an unknown amount of Motrin soon after. She reported engaging in overdose due to relational issues with her step-father. Dr. Keith requested an assessment on Ms. Pauley. At the time of the assessment Ms. Pauley denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. She appears angry and guarded at the beginning of the assessment. Ms. Pauley does admit to sending the text messages to her mother tonight because of conflict with her step-father. She reports…

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION: M is a 68-year-old Caucasian married male veteran. He is retired and currently resides with his wife (RN) who is still employed. REASON FOR REFERRAL: M seeks help voluntarily for alcohol dependency, depression and suicidal ideation. He reported, "I think she's going to leave me this time. I won't be around much longer if that happens. I need to stop". His wife has noticed an increase in depression and alcohol consumption and tolerance for the past three years. The…