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Men at the age of 85 and older have the
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highest rate of suicide among any group in the country.
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Do I have your attention?
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Some risk factors include lost dependency, terminal illness, substance abuse
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in mental illness, listen for warning signs and always ask.
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Prevention steps need to be identified and utilized if a
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patient is experiencing or expressing passive or active suicidal thoughts.
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Timely and appropriate intervention can prevent suicide.
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Be sure to know what healthcare agencies in your community
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can offer assistance and have their contact information easily accessible.
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Take the threat seriously and talk openly and directly with
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your patient about your concerns.
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They may get angry or laugh it off.
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The conversation needs to happen.
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Questions to ask include, are you thinking about hurting yourself?
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How long have you been thinking about suicide?
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Do you have a plan?
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Do you have a way to carry out your plan?
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Have you attempted suicide in the past?
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The responses can determine the frequency and intensity of their
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suicide ideation and assess need for immediate assistance in crisis
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intervention. Okay.
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Yeah. Uh huh.
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at this
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number. Individuals 60 plus can also call the institute on
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Beijing's 24 Hour toll free friendship line at this number.
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Do not wish you had asked