Suicide

Question 1

intentional act of ending one’s life.

Answer 1

Suicide

Question 2

thoughts or plans about self-harm.

Answer 2

Suicidal ideation

Question 3

What is the annual number of deaths due to suicide?

Answer 3

720,000 deaths yearly.

Question 4

What rank is suicide as a cause of death among ages 15–29?

Answer 4

3rd leading cause (ages 15–29).

Question 5

What percentage of suicides occur in low and middle-income countries?

Answer 5

73% in low/middle-income countries

Question 6

What is the suicide rate worldwide?

Answer 6

Approximately 9 per 100,000.

Question 7

What percentage of the world’s suicides occur in Asia?

Answer 7

Approximately 60% of the world’s suicides occur in Asia.

Question 8

What is the average global suicide rate?

Answer 8

12.6 per 100,000.

Question 9

Which countries have high suicide rates?

Answer 9

Sri Lanka, Japan, and South Korea.

Question 10

What are the common causes of suicide in Asia?

Answer 10

Stigma, pressure, impulsivity, and hardship.

Question 11

By how much did suicide rates increase in 2020?

Answer 11

57% increase in 2020.

Question 12

Which gender is at higher risk of suicide?

Answer 12

Males have higher risk than females.

Question 13

Which age group is most affected by suicide?

Answer 13

Youth (15–29) most affected.

Question 14

Biological factors of suicide

Answer 14

Chemical imbalance, genetics.

Question 15

Psychological factors of suicide

Answer 15

Depression, trauma, hopelessness.

Question 16

Social factors of suicide

Answer 16

Isolation, conflict, unemployment.

Question 17

Environmental factors of suicide

Answer 17

Access to lethal means, disasters.

Question 18

Spiritual factors of suicide

Answer 18

Loss of meaning or purpose.

Question 19

Types of Suicide

Answer 19

Completed
Attempted
Ideation
Egoistic
Altruistic
Anomic
Fatalistic
Mass
Assisted
Murder-suicide

Question 20

death from self-harm.

Answer 20

Completed

Question 21

failed attempt to die

Answer 21

Attempted

Question 22

planning or thinking about suicide.

Answer 22

Ideation

Question 23

from isolation or weak social ties.

Answer 23

Egoistic

Question 24

for a cause or others

Answer 24

Altruistic

Question 25

triggered by social/economic change.

Answer 25

Anomic

Question 26

due to oppression or lack of freedom.

Answer 26

Fatalistic

Question 27

It is the early warning stage before a suicide attempt.

Answer 27

Suicidal Ideation

Question 28

“I wish I were dead.”

Answer 28

Passive Suicidal Ideation

Question 28

“I want to kill myself.”

Answer 28

Active Suicidal Ideation

Question 29

What are the warning signs of Suicidal Ideation?

Answer 29

Talking about death, withdrawal, and mood changes.

Question 30

Common Characteristics/Warning Signs

Answer 30

- Presence of hopelessness and helplessness. - Often preceded by verbal or nonverbal warning signs - May occur in the context of mental illness - Peak risk in major life crises - Higher lethality in males, more attempts in females - Often involves feelings of burden or lack of belonging.

Question 31

Risk Factors

Answer 31

- Mental disorders (depression, bipolar, psychosis). - Previous suicide attempts. - Substance abuse. - Major life stressors (loss, illness, trauma, financial crisis). - Family history of suicide.

Question 32

Morality and ethics of suicide – Bioethics

Answer 32

Autonomy vs. Beneficence Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia

Question 33

Morality and ethics of suicide – Moral Distinctions

Answer 33

Self-sacrifice for others Self-destruction

Question 34

Religious perspective

Answer 34

Christianity Islam Buddhism Hinduism Secular Humanism

Question 35

Ethical Dilemmas

Answer 35

Autonomy vs. Sanctity of Life Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Mental Competence Duty to Prevent Harm Cultural and Religious Beliefs – Differing moral interpretations.

Question 36

Ethical principles involved

Answer 36

Autonomy – Right to make personal choices; does this include ending one’s life? Beneficence – Duty to act in the patient’s best interest. Non-Maleficence – 'Do no harm'; allowing or assisting suicide may violate this. Justice – Fairness and equal value of life. Human Dignity – Debates whether suicide violates or preserves personal dignity.

Question 37

Philippine Law – Is suicide a crime?

Answer 37

Suicide itself is not a crime.

Question 38

Assisting or encouraging suicide is punishable under

Answer 38

Art. 253–255 of the Revised Penal Code

Question 39

Some countries allow physician-assisted dying (e.g., ______________________________).

Answer 39

Switzerland, Canada, select U.S. states