After reading Chapter 6, write a one- to two-page paper answering the following

After reading Chapter 6, write a one- to two-page paper answering the following questions:
1. What is suicide, and how is an understanding of this type of behavior important to the crisis intervener?
2. What is the frequency/incidence of suicide by various demographic groups?
3. List and discuss Shneidman’s commonalities of suicide.
4. Discuss the concepts of “perturbation” and “lethality” as these pertain to suicidal behavior.
5. What are some special features to suicides and suicide attempts in correctional settings?
6. List at least three important factors to keep in mind when assessing a person for suicide risk.
7. Discuss the key characteristics of Leenaars’ five-step model for crisis intervention with the suicidal crisis client.