Risk factor for suicide completion can be remembered by acronym SAD PERSONS:
S: sex (male)
A: age 18-24
D: depression
P: previous attempt
E: ethanol or other drug abuse
R: rational thinking impaired (psychosis)
S: sickness (medical illness)
O: organized plan
N: no support
S: stated future intent
You know people make mistakes of all types after a few drinks.
submitted by โlen49(42)
Risk factor for suicide completion can be remembered by acronym SAD PERSONS:
S: sex (male)
A: age 18-24
D: depression
P: previous attempt
E: ethanol or other drug abuse
R: rational thinking impaired (psychosis)
S: sickness (medical illness)
O: organized plan
N: no support
S: stated future intent