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An Adolescent Is Diagnosed with Major Depression, and the Mental

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An adolescent is diagnosed with major depression, and the mental health specialist has prescribed fluoxetine. What other treatment is important to protect against suicide risk?

Definitions:

Personal Fable

A belief held by adolescents that they are unique and invincible, which can lead to risk-taking behaviors due to their perceived exceptionality.

Autonomy

The capacity of an individual to make an informed, un-coerced decision, often related to the concept of free will.

Newborn Humans

Refer to infants in their earliest stages of life, typically ranging from birth to one month.

Discriminating

The cognitive ability to perceive and distinguish between differences in stimuli or information, often used in the context of recognizing or categorizing distinct elements.