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Average score: 91%
Most people who commit suicide have one or more psychiatric disorders
The correct answer is "True"
A combination of depression and substance abuse is a risk factor for suicide.
The correct answer is "True"
If a person is depressed and drinking alcohol you should call an ambulance or take them to the hospital
The correct answer is "False"
More people have died from war and homicide than from suicide since 2000.
The correct answer is "False"
Those who have attempted suicide in the past are at higher risk for actually taking their lives.
The correct answer is "True"
You can never tell when someone is going to commit suicide.
The correct answer is "False"
If a friend asks to borrow your gun after their spouse dies, you should give it to them.
The correct answer is "False"
By helping a person get treatment for depression, I could be preventing a suicide.
The correct answer is "True"
All depressed people attempt suicide at least once
The correct answer is "False"
Having a psychiatric disorder does not increase a person's risk for suicide
The correct answer is "False"
Elderly caucasion males have the highest risk for suicide.
The correct answer is "True"
Serotonin is not related to suicide risk
The correct answer is "False"
Suicide is a major public health problem
The correct answer is "True"
Veterans have a low risk for suicide
The correct answer is "False"
A woman who has been abused and raped, and who smokes crack has a high risk for suicide.
The correct answer is "True"
Some children attempt suicide too.
The correct answer is "True"
Nothing can be done to prevent suicide.
The correct answer is "False"
Suicide is a worldwide health problem
The correct answer is "True"
Impulsive persons are more likely to act on suicidal impulses.
The correct answer is "True"
In order to reduce rates of suicide, preventive efforts need to be permanent.
The correct answer is "True"