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

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How does therapy help in the treatment of depression?

changes negative thinking patterns

alters the chemical balance in the brain

disrupts damaging electrical signals in the brain

raises levels of serotonin in the brain

Anxiety only occurs in those who have an anxiety disorder.

Which of these statements BEST describes a suicide cluster?

A suicide cluster occurs when multiple people attempt suicide at one time.

A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is attempted in prison.

A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is performed by a group of people after experiencing a national disaster.

A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is covered by multiple media sources.

Which of these statements describes experiences or feelings related to anxiety?

excessive fear of objects or situations

fear of embarrassment

constant worry

all of the above

Which of the following is NOT true?

Those who abuse drugs are more likely to attempt suicide.

Major depression sometimes leads to suicide attempts.

Copycat suicides are a form of cluster suicide.

Suicide only has consequences for the person who attempts suicide.

There are no risks when taking medication to treat anxiety.

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

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.

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