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CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Flashcards

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  1. Which mnemonic is commonly used by military chaplain assistants to assess suicide risk?

    Answer: IS PATH WARM

    IS PATH WARM stands for Ideation, Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, and Mood changes.

  2. When a Soldier discloses active suicidal ideation to a chaplain assistant, what is the FIRST action the CCA should take?

    Answer: Stay with the Soldier and ensure their safety

    The immediate priority is to stay with the at-risk Soldier to ensure their safety until further help can be obtained.

  3. Under the Army's ACE (Ask, Care, Escort) suicide prevention program, what does the 'E' stand for?

    Answer: Escort

    Escort means personally walking the at-risk Soldier to the chaplain, behavioral health professional, or emergency services rather than just referring them.

  4. Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide in military personnel?

    Answer: Unit cohesion and peer support

    Strong social connections and unit cohesion are among the most significant protective factors reducing suicide risk.

  5. A chaplain assistant observing a fellow Soldier giving away personal possessions should recognize this as which type of warning sign?

    Answer: Behavioral warning sign

    Giving away possessions is a behavioral warning sign that may indicate the individual is preparing to end their life.

  6. Which military regulation provides guidance on the Army Suicide Prevention Program?

    Answer: AR 600-63

    AR 600-63 (Army Health Promotion) governs the Army Suicide Prevention Program and related behavioral health policies.