Which of the Following Statements Is True of Suicide in Adolescents

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of suicide in adolescents and children?

• A)Homosexual and bisexual adolescents have lower rates of suicide attempts compared to heterosexual adolescents.
• B)Hispanic females have the lowest rates of suicidal thoughts owing to the cultural value of familism, which ensures individuals of their family's support.
• C)Rates of suicide among children and teenagers have more than doubled since 1994.
• D)The FDA mandated a warning regarding the use of SSRIs by youth in 2004-the year when there was a spike in adolescent suicide rate.

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