Which of the Following Contributes to Adolescent Suicidal Behavior

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to adolescent suicidal behavior?

• A)The understanding that death is inevitable
• B)Unrealistic ideas about personal death
• C)The death of a close relative
• D)An understanding of the universality of death

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Definitions:

Chemical Imbalances

A theory suggesting that mental health disorders are associated with changes in the biochemical balance in the brain.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that lists different categories of mental disorders and the criteria for diagnosing them.

Axis V

Part of the DSM-IV used to evaluate a person's level of functioning; replaced in DSM-5 with a broader emphasis on individual assessments.

Mental Health

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