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Sample

he BDI has demonstrated validity in both psychiatric and normal samples.

At Risk Groups

Demographics

Within the general population the suicide rate is 11.3 suicides per 100,000 people. Internationally, men are more likely than females to commit suicide in all countries except China. Within the US, men are 5 times as likely to commit suicide within the 15-19 year old demographic, and 6 times as likely as women to commit suicide within the 20-24 year old demographic. (NIMH)

Older white males are the leading demographic group for suicide within the US (Joiner for cite) with in the US, at 47 deaths per 100,000 individuals for white men over age 85. For Americans aged 65 and older, the rate is 14.3 per 100,000. Suicide rates are also elevated among teens, and suicide ranks the 3rd highest killer of teens. For every 100,000 individuals within an age group there are 0.9 suicides in ages 10-14, 6.9 among ages 15-19, and 12.7 among ages 20-24.

Ethnically, American and Alaskan Indians and Non-Hispanic Whites, also have elevated levels, at 14.3 and 13.5 deaths per 100,000 individuals respectively.

With respect to marital status, unmarried men and divorced or widowed women are at highest risk.[6] Single, white, older males are at highest risk.[12] There is also evidence of elevated suicide risk among gay and lesbian people. Homosexual females are at the greatest chance to attempt suicide in comparison to homosexual and straight males and straight females; however, homosexual males are at greatest risk to succeed.[6] http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-in-the-us-statistics-and-prevention/index.shtml

Keep Marital and Sexual Orientation for now. Rates are also elevated in transgender individuals.

Psychological Disorders

Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Addiction

Can also be comorbid with other disorders.

Signs and Signals

Previous Suicide Attempts

One of the leading predictors of suicide is previous suicide attempts (NIMH). The severity and intensity of these attempts can also be predictive of the severity of future attempts.

Self-Injury

Most individuals work up to suicide through non-lethal self mutilation. This can be over a long period of time or over a short period of time before the actual attempt. This can also manifest itself as previous suicide attempts, many of which are done using less lethal means than the final completed attempt.

Burdensomeness and Belongingness

Studies have consistently shown feelings of being a burden and feelings of a lack of belonging to be associated with suicide attempts. (37,38). Suicidal individuals are known to have more negative self-views than others, and to hold others in higher esteem, further enlarging the discrpency between themselves and others (39). Even among youth, suicidal patients ranked higher on a scale which included such items as being a burden on one's family, and failing to meet parental demands. (41,42).