Marcy Is Engaging in Repeated and Increasingly Dangerous Self-Harm

question 41

Multiple Choice

Marcy is engaging in repeated and increasingly dangerous self-harm. Which statement is true about her suicide risk?

• A) Her risk is low
• B) Her risk is low because self-harm is related to emotional regulation and not suicidality
• C) Her risk is high because she may be experimenting with suicide
• D) Her risk is unknowable
• E) Both A and B are true

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