Suicide Should Be Discussed Separately from Depression Because ____

question 72

Multiple Choice

Suicide should be discussed separately from depression because ____.

• A) there is little correlation between depression and suicide
• B) the cause of suicide is biological, while the cause of depression is environmental
• C) there are many causes of suicide, and it may represent a separate clinical entity
• D) suicide is more related to schizophrenia than to depression

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Definitions:

National Institute

A governmental organization focused on research, policy, or advocacy in a specific field.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.

Diagnosable Mental Disorder

A mental or behavioral pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning and meets specific diagnostic criteria.

Adult Americans

Individuals over the age of 18 who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States.