Why Are Adolescent Boys' Suicide Attempts More Often Fatal Than

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why are adolescent boys' suicide attempts more often fatal than adolescent girls' suicide attempts?

• A)Boys attempt suicide more frequently than girls.
• B)Boys encounter more serious episodes of major depression than girls.
• C)Boys experience more social stigma for attempting suicide than girls.
• D)Boys tend to use more violent means, like guns, to attempt suicide.

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