Which Teenager Is at the Highest Risk for Suicide

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which teenager is at the highest risk for suicide?

• A) Lakota, a Native-American boy
• B) Mercy, an African-American girl
• C) Aiko, an Asian-American girl
• D) Emilio, a Hispanic boy

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Definitions:

Somatic Distress

Physical symptoms that arise from psychological factors, often experienced as bodily pain or discomfort without a clear medical cause.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a resource used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

Double ABC-X Model

A framework for understanding how families adapt to stress and crises, focusing on variables that influence the coping process.

Internal Contextual Variables

Factors within an organization or individual that influence behavior, decisions, or actions, including beliefs, attitudes, and internal environment.