| DIALOG/PROGRESS NOTE TEXT |
Hopelessness - Presence, Duration, Severity, Recent losses - Physical,
Financial, Personal, Recent discharge from an inpatient unit, Family
history of suicide, History of abuse - Physical, Sexual or Emotional,
Co-morbid health problems especially new diagnosis or worsening
symptoms, Elderly or young adult, Male, White, Unmarried, Living
alone, or Same sex orientation, etc.
Factors that may decrease risk:
Positive social support, Spirituality, Sense of responsibility to
Assess for Specific Factors that may Increase or Decrease Risk for
family, Children in the home or Pregnancy, Life satisfaction, Reality
testing ability, Positive coping skills, Positive problem solving
skills, or Positive therapeutic relationship, etc.
Ask the Questions:
Suicide
Factors that may increase risk:
Current ideation, Intent, Plan, Access to means, Previous suicide
attempt or attempts, Alcohol/substance abuse, Previous history of
psychiatric diagnosis, Impulsiveness and poor self-control,
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