SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT: INSIGHTS, CHALLENGES, AND INNOVATIONS
2024
Insights and Innovations in Suicide Risk Assessment for Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Colombowala Fatema Chair, Van Orden Kimberly
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the complexities of suicide risk assessment in older adults and recommends tailored strategies for improvement.
Supporting Evidence
- Suicide is a major public health problem, accounting for over 700,000 deaths globally each year.
- Suicide rates are highest among adults 70 years and older.
- Many older adults who die by suicide do not endorse suicidal ideation, complicating risk detection.
Takeaway
This study talks about how hard it is to figure out if older people are thinking about suicide and suggests better ways to help them.
Methodology
The symposium includes presentations on various methods for assessing suicide risk in older adults, including ecological momentary assessment and comparisons of assessment tools.
Participant Demographics
Older adults, particularly those 70 years and older.
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