PSYCH 202 1st Edition Lecture 14Side effects of SSRI’s:I. Various side effects: a. gastrointestinal problems b. weight gainc. decreased sexual desire II. “brand new person” result of SSRIsOther psychotropic drugs cause: I. Tardive dyskinesia a. set of involuntary tic-like movements in hands and feetSuicideI. Recent estimatesa. 3rd leading cause of death among young people (age 15-34) after accidents and homicide. b. Risk seen in bipolar and depression (and to some extent, schizophrenia)c. In Western society, roughly 1 in 5000 successful suicides; d. Probably 10 attempts for every successful suicide.e. In our culture -- men are highest risk.i. but women attempt more than men. ii. Men choose more successful methodsII. Most suicides do it as ultimate escapeIII. Less than 15% estimated to commit suicide for “attention”IV. 75% of suicides are committed by people who are depressed. V. Most suicide victims give cues beforehandVI. Suicides may be most likely to occur as person is coming out of depth of depression What should you do if friend talks about suicide?I. Take it seriously. II. Don’t be afraid to ask if friend is feeling suicidal – you will not “give them idea”III. Don’t leave them alone; listen without judgementIV. You are not qualified to “talk them out” of it.V. Call a health professionalVI. White Bird Crisis Line: These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.a. 541-687-4000; 1-800-422-7558Does therapy work?I. therapeutic allianceII. Therapy is better than nothingIII. The less serious the problem, the better it works. Case of Kip KinkelI. Thurston High School (10 miles from Eugene) studentII. Killed 2 of his classmates, injured 24 more, May 21, 1998III. Murdered his parents
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