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Study Guide Answers

1.     Sometimes, people who attempt suicide may be suffering from ___________________________ _________________________________, which is characterized by lonelines hopelessness, self-doubt, and guilt.
     clinical depression
2.     Actions or behaviors that may precede a suicide attempt are called "________________________ ___________________________."
     warning signs
3.     If someone appears to be suicidal, it is all right to ask if he or she is thinking about committing suicide. True or false?
     true
4.     If someone appears to be suicidal, one of the best things you can do is to ______________________.
     listen
5.     The most important thing that you can do for someone who is contemplating suicide is to _______________________ ____________________________.
     get help
6.     Everyone who contemplates suicide is mentally ill. True or false?
     false
7.     Some people who attempt suicide are just looking for attention, and shouldn't be taken seriously. True or false?
     false
8.     It is estimated that close to _________________ people between the ages of 15 and 24 will attempt suicide each year.
     20,000
9.     There are more than __________________ suicide prevention centers throughout the United States.
     200
10.     Discuss what the warnings signs of suicide are and explain how you may be able to detect them.
     discussion
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