TEST BANK FOR MENTAL HEALTH Chapt 17-21 QUESTION AND ANSWERS

How are age, race, and gender associated with suicide risk? AGE: Suicide risk and age are, in general, positively correlated, particularly with men. Rates among women remain fairly m constant throughout life, rates among men increase with age. Most recently the highest rate of suicide occurred in the 45- to 64- year old age group and among those 85 or older. Suicide is also the 2nd leading cause of death for those aged 15-34, the 4th leading cause of death for those aged 35-44. RACE: Highest rates of suicide occurs among Caucasians followed by American Indians. GENDER: Males are at higher risk for suicide than females, but females attempt suicide more frequently. 2. Your neighbor tells you he is going to visit his sister-in-law in the hospital. The sister-in-law has been hospitalized after attempting suicide. Your neighbor asks, “What should I say when I go to visit Jane?” What suggestions might you give him? Listen actively and encourage expression of feelings, including anger. Do not shy aware or make the patient feel ashamed. You can talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide.