#1
Which of the following is a risk factor for suicide?
Having strong social support
Positive self-esteem
History of substance abuse
Regular exercise routine
#2
What is the term for a suicide attempt that is unsuccessful?
Fatal attempt
Lethal attempt
Non-fatal attempt
Incomplete attempt
#3
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign for suicide risk?
Talking about feeling trapped
Increased interest in hobbies
Withdrawal from friends and family
Sudden changes in mood
#4
What is the term for the phenomenon where media coverage of suicide can lead to an increase in suicide rates?
Sensationalization effect
Copycat phenomenon
Media contagion
Suicide cluster
#5
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide are at higher risk of suicide themselves?
Secondary trauma
Survivor guilt
Bereavement effect
Postvention risk
#6
What does the acronym SADPERSONS represent in suicide risk assessment?
Assessment tool for risk factors
A mnemonic for remembering suicide risk factors
A treatment protocol
A diagnostic criteria for suicide ideation
#7
Which of the following is NOT a protective factor against suicide?
Access to mental health services
Positive coping skills
Lack of social support
Family and community support
#8
What is the first step in assessing suicide risk?
Conducting a mental status examination
Asking direct questions about suicide
Reviewing past medical history
Observing for physical signs of distress
#9
Which demographic group has the highest suicide rates in most countries?
Elderly individuals
Teenagers and young adults
Middle-aged men
Children under 10
#10
What does the acronym IS PATH WARM represent in suicide risk assessment?
A treatment approach
A mnemonic for assessing warning signs
A mental health diagnosis
A screening tool
#11
What percentage of individuals who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental health condition?
Less than 10%
Around 25%
Approximately 50%
Over 90%
#12
Which of the following is a key aspect of suicide prevention?
Stigmatizing mental health conditions
Restricting access to mental health resources
Promoting awareness and education
Ignoring warning signs
#13
Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for managing suicidal ideation?
Safety planning
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Isolation from support networks
Medication management
#14
Which of the following is an effective way to intervene when someone is at risk of suicide?
Ignoring their distress
Minimizing the severity of their feelings
Listening nonjudgmentally and offering support
Encouraging isolation from friends and family
#15
What is the term for the psychological state in which an individual perceives that their resources to cope with stressors are outweighed by the demands of those stressors?
Despair
Crisis
Stress overload
Perceived burdensomeness
#16
What is the term for a strategy used by individuals to cope with suicidal thoughts by replacing them with more positive and adaptive thoughts?
Distraction technique
Suicide prevention plan
Safety plan
Cognitive restructuring