Why Does the Adolescent Suicide Rate Seem Worse Than It

question 130

Multiple Choice

Why does the adolescent suicide rate seem worse than it actually is?

• A) The statistics include 18 to 25 year olds.
• B) Adolescent suicides capture media attention.
• C) Parasuicide is more common during adolescence.
• D) The rate, while high, is lower than in past decades.

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