Which of the Following Statements Is True of Suicide in Adolescents

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of suicide in adolescents and children?

• A) Homosexual and bisexual adolescents have lower rates of suicide attempts compared to heterosexual adolescents.
• B) Hispanic females have the lowest rates of suicidal thoughts owing to the cultural value of familism, which ensures individuals of their family's support.
• C) Rates of suicide among children and teenagers have more than doubled since 1994.
• D) The spike in adolescent suicide rates since 2004 have been attributed by some experts to the FDA warning regarding the use of SSRIs by youth.

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Sexual Maturity

is the stage of development where an individual is physically and hormonally mature and capable of reproduction.

Males

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Females

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