Psych 190 Dr. Elena Klaw

 Film: i  Suicide Risk  Counseling Services

 N=21,669  Veterans were at higher risk for suicide compared with nonveterans in all age groups except the oldest  5000 vet suicide deaths a year  (Currently: 22 vets a day suicide)  Mental health, substance abuse, and financial and relationship problems most common precipitants in younger vets  Health problems were more prevalent in the older veterans.  Most male veterans used firearms for suicide, and nearly all elderly veterans did.

 Appear sad/depressed most of the time  Trouble eating  Trouble sleeping  Anhedonia  Mood changes  Guilt or shame  Hopeless and helpless

 Decreased work performance  High risk behaviors  Rage/violence  Giving things away/making a will  Access to firearms, pills, other methods

    Santa Clara County Suicide Crisis: /Pages/default.aspx