Identify a True Statement About Adolescent Suicides in the United

question 108

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about adolescent suicides in the United States.

• A) About seven in ten adolescents have attempted suicide at least once.
• B) Since 1960, the suicide rate has decreased for young people aged 15 to 24.
• C) About one to two U.S. adolescents in 10,000 commit suicide each year.
• D) Suicide is the leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States.

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Definitions:

Somnambulism

also known as sleepwalking, is a sleep disorder causing people to get up and walk around during deep sleep.

Sleep Disorders

A range of conditions that affect the ability to sleep well on a regular basis, impacting one's physical health, emotional well-being, and safety.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

Substance Abuse Disorder

A medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of substances despite harmful consequences, leading to significant impairment or distress.