A person who wants to die slashes his wrists and is critically injured but does not
die This is an example of which of the following?
Direct selfdestructive behavior
Direct selfdestructive behaviors are any form of active suicidal behavior
such as threats gestures or attempts to end one’s life Maladaptive self
destructive behavior is not an appropriate title or concept Indirect self
destructive behaviors consist of any behaviors or actions that may result in
harm to the person’s wellbeing or death; however the individual has no
intention of ending his or her life Parasuicidal behaviors are unsuccessful
attempts and gestures associated with a low likelihood of success
Parasuicidal behavior
Direct selfdestructive behaviors are any form of active suicidal behavior
such as threats gestures or attempts to end one’s life Maladaptive self
destructive behavior is not an appropriate title or concept Indirect self
destructive behaviors consist of any behaviors or actions that may result in
harm to the person’s wellbeing or death; however the individual has no
intention of ending his or her life Parasuicidal behaviors are unsuccessful
attempts and gestures associated with a low likelihood of success
Maladaptive selfdestructive behavior
Direct selfdestructive behaviors are any form of active suicidal behavior
such as threats gestures or attempts to end one’s life Maladaptive self
destructive behavior is not an appropriate title or concept Indirect self
destructive behaviors consist of any behaviors or actions that may result in
harm to the person’s wellbeing or death; however the individual has no
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attempts and gestures associated with a low likelihood of success
Indirect selfdestructive behavior
Direct selfdestructive behaviors are any form of active suicidal behavior
such as threats gestures or attempts to end one’s life Maladaptive self
destructive behavior is not an appropriate title or concept Indirect self
destructive behaviors consist of any behaviors or actions that may result in
harm to the person’s wellbeing or death; however the individual has no
intention of ending his or her life Parasuicidal behaviors are unsuccessful
attempts and gestures associated with a low likelihood of success
Question of
Which of the following is a myth about suicide?
Most persons communicate their intent
A failed suicide attempt always should be taken seriously Facts about suicide
include mental illness is a risk for suicide manipulation usually is not a
factor and most people communicate their intent
Manipulation usually is not a factor
A failed suicide attempt always should be taken seriously Facts about suicide
include mental illness is a risk for suicide manipulation usually is not a
factor and most people communicate their intent
Mental illness is a risk for suicide
A failed suicide attempt always should be taken seriously Facts about suicide
include mental illness is a risk for suicide manipulation usually is not a
factor and most people communicate their intent
A failed suicide attempt is manipulative behavior
A failed suicide attempt always should be taken seriously Facts about suicide
include mental illness is a risk for suicide manipulation usually is not a
factor and most people communicate their intent
Question of
Which persons are at greatest risk for suicide?
Persons with dysfunctional family relationships
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