Jered Is Suicidal

question 121

Multiple Choice

Jered is suicidal.He has been seriously depressed for about a year and is saying that he wants to "end it all." He has not responded to typical therapies.His psychiatrist believes it is critical to try something that will work as effectively and as quickly as possible.His psychiatrist will probably recommend

• A) electroconvulsive therapy.
• B) lithium.
• C) a combination of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and lithium.
• D) antidepressants and antipsychotics.

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