Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide Answers

Suicide is when a person intentionally ends his or her life.

Hypnosis is sometimes used to treat anxiety disorders.

There are no risks when taking medication to treat anxiety.

Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT: A. feelings of optimism about the future B. reckless behavior C. inability to concentrate D. giving away possessions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Feelings of sadness __________. A. are only felt by those with depression B. are one of the major symptoms of depression C. usually also lead to panic attacks D. should be ignored even when they last a long period of time Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Anxiety disorders can be genetic or caused by a traumatic life event.

Bipolar disorder is a type of depression in which a person experiences alternating periods of severe sadness and extreme happiness.

Periods of depression that do not affect our daily lives are called adjustment disorders.

Anxiety only occurs in those who have an anxiety disorder.

Which of these statements BEST describes a suicide cluster? A. A suicide cluster occurs when multiple people attempt suicide at one time. B. A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is attempted in prison. C. A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is performed by a group of people after experiencing a national disaster. D. A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is covered by multiple media sources. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.