CLEE Crisis Intervention and Suicidality 3

Question 1

Under the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, 'gravely disabled' refers to a person who:

Accepted Answer

Is unable to provide for their basic personal needs—food, clothing, or shelter—due to a mental disorder

Answer

Under the LPS Act, 'gravely disabled' means inability to provide for one's own basic survival needs (food, clothing, shelter) as a direct result of a mental disorder.

Question 2

A California therapist receives a call from an adult client's parent expressing concern that the client is suicidal. The therapist's BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the parent's concern and encourage them to call 911 if the client is in immediate danger, without confirming or denying the therapeutic relationship

Answer

Without the client's consent, the therapist cannot confirm the therapeutic relationship but should encourage the parent to contact emergency services if immediate danger exists.

Question 3

Which protective factor is most strongly associated with reduced suicide risk in the research literature?

Accepted Answer

Strong social support and identified reasons for living

Answer

Robust social support and clearly identified reasons for living are among the most evidence-supported protective factors associated with reduced suicide risk.

Question 4

A therapist's client discloses they are a licensed gun owner and has been experiencing suicidal thoughts. Under best-practice guidelines applicable in California, the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Incorporate means restriction counseling—such as advising the client to have someone else safely store the firearms—into the safety plan

Answer

Means restriction counseling, including encouraging clients to reduce access to lethal means such as firearms, is an evidence-based component of suicide prevention and appropriate clinical practice.

Question 5

When does the Tarasoff duty to warn or protect NOT apply?

Accepted Answer

When the threat is nonspecific, vague, or the potential victim is not identifiable

Answer

The Tarasoff duty requires both a serious and imminent threat and an identifiable potential victim; vague, nonspecific threats without an identifiable target do not trigger the duty.

CLEE - California Law and Ethics Exam Practice Test

CLEE - California Law and Ethics Exam Practice Test

CLEE Crisis Intervention and Suicidality 3