Psy/270 Appendix E
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Appendix E
Suicide
Respond to the following based on the information in the “Suicide Rates by Age Group” article:
1. What has been the trend in suicide rates over the past few years?
The study indicates that suicide rates are declining. One reason could be the attention that has been given to antidepressants which may cause suicidal tendencies. Newer drugs are currently on the market that may decrease this side effect.
2. What part of the U.S. has the highest suicide rate?
The Western United States has the highest suicide rate at 14.7 per 100000 deaths per year followed closely by the South at 13.1 per 100000 every year.
3. List three risk factors for suicide.
Risk factors for suicide include the presence of firearms in the home, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and the antidepressants used to treat many of these disorders.
4. Many researchers worry that suicide rates for adolescents and older adults continue to increase. What does the research data show about these age groups?
Research indicates that the suicide rate of adolescents and older adults is increasing.
5. In the U.S., what demographic has the highest rate of suicide?
Older white men hold the highest rate of suicide.
6. List four possible reasons for the observed decrease in suicide rates.
Suicide rates may decline as the result of the improving economy, healthier and longer life expectancy, the use of SSRI’s to treat depression, and the improvement in the quality of emergency medical support services and trauma care.
7. Recent media reports have suggested that medications may provoke suicidal behavior, particularly in adolescents. As a precautionary step, the FDA issued a public health advisory warning doctors to watch patients closely for worsening depression when medication is first prescribed. What does the data show about the effects of medication and
Appendix E
Suicide
Respond to the following based on the information in the “Suicide Rates by Age Group” article:
1. What has been the trend in suicide rates over the past few years?
The study indicates that suicide rates are declining. One reason could be the attention that has been given to antidepressants which may cause suicidal tendencies. Newer drugs are currently on the market that may decrease this side effect.
2. What part of the U.S. has the highest suicide rate?
The Western United States has the highest suicide rate at 14.7 per 100000 deaths per year followed closely by the South at 13.1 per 100000 every year.
3. List three risk factors for suicide.
Risk factors for suicide include the presence of firearms in the home, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and the antidepressants used to treat many of these disorders.
4. Many researchers worry that suicide rates for adolescents and older adults continue to increase. What does the research data show about these age groups?
Research indicates that the suicide rate of adolescents and older adults is increasing.
5. In the U.S., what demographic has the highest rate of suicide?
Older white men hold the highest rate of suicide.
6. List four possible reasons for the observed decrease in suicide rates.
Suicide rates may decline as the result of the improving economy, healthier and longer life expectancy, the use of SSRI’s to treat depression, and the improvement in the quality of emergency medical support services and trauma care.
7. Recent media reports have suggested that medications may provoke suicidal behavior, particularly in adolescents. As a precautionary step, the FDA issued a public health advisory warning doctors to watch patients closely for worsening depression when medication is first prescribed. What does the data show about the effects of medication and