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Geriatric specialists can increase their ability to help older adults who are having thoughts of suicide get the help that they need. Through education, communication, appropriate referral, and treatment, including follow up, geriatric specialists can help to prevent suicide in the older adult population.
Educate There is a greater likelihood of death in or following a suicide attempt by an older adult. This fact necessitates early and quick action on behalf of health care professionals including geriatric specialists. For older adults aged 60 to 90 the rates of suicide attempts associated with untreated mood disorder increase with each subsequent decade (Reference 3). Assessing depressive disorders throughout the aging process can be important for detecting and treating the health care needs of older adults... |
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American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
The AAS is an U.S. professional organization whose goal is to understand and prevent suicide through research, education, training, and public awareness.
The AAS provides a Web page with information about warning signs of suicidal behaviors available at the following Web address: |
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