The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) is a public health initiative launched by the federal government to prevent suicide through public health education and community-wide interventions that restore cohesiveness among community members
Using your knowledge of a recent study of the findings of the 3rd National Health and Nutrition Survey, what is the most important risk factor to assess for in an attempted suicide?
A) Substance abuse
B) Major depressive disorder
C) Social isolation
D) Chronic pain
B
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