do not let another light go out: suicide recognition and
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Crystal Odle, DNAP, CRNA
Do Not Let Another Light Go Out: Suicide Recognition and Prevention
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators
Crystal Odle, DNAP, CRNA
I have no financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the content of this activity.
I will not discuss off-label use during my presentation.
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Objectives:
• Discuss the prevalence of depression and suicide in SRNAs and CRNAs.
• Identify risk factors that contribute to the development of suicidal ideation.
• List appropriate suicide prevention strategies.• Identify resources for those at risk.• Discuss implementation of a grief support system
following the suicide of a student or coworker.
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Don’t Let Another Light Go Out1
Figure1 Candle. https://pixabay.com/illustrations/hand-candle-diwali-4543318/. Accessed December 1,2019.
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1-800-273-TALK
1-800-Suicide
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Clarification• Myths2
– Happens without warning– Individuals who talk about suicide do not follow through– Previous attempts decrease future risk– Threats are attention seeking
• Truths3
– Helplessness, worthlessness, or hopelessness– Cannot see shades of grey– Want pain to stop
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By the Numbers4-7
Suicide:• 10th leading cause of death• 1,400,000 attempts• 47,172 died in suicide related deaths • Men > women• 129 people die per day
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Occupational Risk 8-10
• Some occupations have higher incidence of suicide
• Availability of lethal means
• Low job security, low pay, job stress
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Occupational Risk 8-10
Occupation Deaths per Year
Physicians 300-400
Police officers 108
Nurses ????
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Why?
• CRNAs• SRNAs• We are human!
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Increased Risk in Healthcare 10-12, 14-16
• Physicians– Anesthesiologists 2nd highest rate
• Nurses– Increased risk– Largely uncharted– 13.9 per 100,000
• CRNAs• Higher than nursing as a whole
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Students3,10,13,17-21
• Academic stress• Clinical stress• Loss of income• Role ambiguity
Figure 2 Books-woman. https://pixabay.com/photos/books-woman-girl-study-learn-4118058/. Accessed February 5,2020.
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What is Burnout?17,22-23
“exhaustion of physical or emotional strength usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration”
• Provider:– Sense of duty– Expectation of excellence– Responsible for patient outcome– Job stresses
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Burnout2
• 3 Main Symptoms:– Exhaustion– Depersonalization– Lack of efficacy or personal accomplishment
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Risk Factors3, 24-25
• Mental health conditions– Substance abuse– Serious physical health conditions – Traumatic brain injury
• Environmental– Access to lethal means– Prolonged stress– Stressful life events– Exposure to suicide
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Clues26-27
• Verbal Clues– Direct Verbal– Indirect Verbal
• Behavioral Clues
• Situational Clues
• Signs & SymptomsFigure 3 Iceberg. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iceberg.jpg.Accessed January 1, 2020.
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Warning Signs vs Risk Factors28
• Different constructs
• Warning signs should hold a disproportional amount of weight
• Signs– What is happening right now? – Verbalizing
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Screening Tools/Programs2,29-33
• Self Report 21 Item Beck’s Depression Inventory• Depression Hopeless Scale• QPR Training: Question, Persuade and Refer• Healer Education Assessment and Referral Program
(HEAR)• The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Protocol (CSSR)
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HEAR31
• UC San Diego• Screening and Counseling• Anonymous, web-based• Licensed by AFSP• Concepts can be adapted to other programs
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CSSR32
• Assessment Tool• Free
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Mneumonic16
SADPERSONS
SexAgeDepressionPrevious AttemptETOH/Drug AbuseRational Thinking LossSuicide in FamilyOrganized PlanNo SupportSickness
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How to Engage? 2,3,14,29-30
• Can implement QPR• No universal script• Establish rapport• Be willing to ask the hard questions• Directly
– “Are you thinking about killing yourself?”• Empathetically
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Positive.. Refer 29-30
• Referral– Healthcare provider– Counselor– Contact suicide hotline for free consultation
• BEST PLAN – Physically escort to the appointment
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Prevention2
Suicidal thoughts or symptoms may resolve with proper intervention
BE PROACTIVE
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Centers for Disease Control34
Strategies
Strengthen economic supportsStrengthen access and deliver of suicidal careCreate protective environmentsPromote connectivenessTeach coping and problem-solving skillsIdentify and support those at riskLess harm and prevent future risk
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Prevention2,14,31
• What can you do?– Find out if your organization offers mental health service or
suicide prevention training sessions– Advocate for the implementation of a suicide prevention program
• Preventative factors:– Promote a culture of safety– Promote a wellness culture– Move beyond the stigma of mental illness
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Prevention23
• Reduce your risk of burnout by:– Find sanctuary – Take time to discover your true calling– Gratitude journal– Adequate sleep, nutrition, exercise– Spirituality– Take needed breaks
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Prevention and Nurse Anesthesia Curriculum35
“Students must demonstrate the ability to:Demonstrate knowledge of wellness and substance use disorder in the anesthesia profession through completion of content in wellness and substance use disorder.”
• Standards for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs, Practice Doctorate, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs, 2015.
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Prevention and Nurse Anesthesia Curriculum17-19, 35-36
• How can we help our students?– Stress management– Coping– Available resources– Counseling services– Clarity of policies– Avoid the “I had to do it…” mentality
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Aftercare37
• Information from: After a suicide: A toolkit for medical schools, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
• Be prepared and have plan ready prior to an event
• Should be addressed similarly to any other death
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Sample Schedule37
• Day 1:– Immediate notifications– Students– Cancel classes– Those who are close should be notified separately
• Day 2:– Additional announcements– Identify and check in with at-risk individuals– Ensure access to mental health professionals
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Sample Schedule37
• Days 3-4:– Encourage gatherings– Return to normal activities
• Week 1:– Check in with student leaders/representatives– Crisis response teams will continue to monitor community
• Week 2:– Create statement: Remind that it is early in the grief process,
reinforce availability of mental health services
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Sample Schedule37
• Week 3-4:– Consider another session to debrief students– Check with student leaders– Monitor coping and absences
• Beyond first month:– Hold memorial– Consider monthly groups with mental health– Develop longitudinal plan to monitor & address student well-
being
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Contacting Emergency Contact37
• Prior to calling the emergency contact person it is helpful to verify accuracy of the information
• Reaching out to the Chaplain office may also be helpful
Initial call should focus on condolences and extending support
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Tips for Communicating the Death37
Do Don’tAvoid contagion But do not include the
suicide method in written communications
Acknowledge the tragic loss Sensationalize suicideOk to mention suicide method in person but avoid dwelling
Provide graphic or detail description
Recognize that multiple factors led to suicide
Highlight pictures or location
Acknowledge the victim’s apparent struggle
Avoid describing student only by strengths
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Coping37
• Emotional response varies between individuals• Reach out to students to help process their emotions• Pay attention to those having difficulty• “See something say something”• Mindfully share your experiences
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Resources
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Toolkit• 1-800-273-TALK• 1-800-Suicide• AANA website
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References:
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