A teenage girl's boyfriend of 1 year ended their relationship and began to date someone else, resulting in the girl's attempting suicide by taking an overdose of her mother's sleeping medication
What is the most likely cause of this girl's suicide attempt? a. Depression
b. Serious mental illness
c. The need to influence others
d. An anxiety disorder
C
This is an example of her need to influence others by getting back at the boyfriend. Depression and serious mental illness are other reasons frequently noted as causative factors when adolescents attempt suicide. An anxiety disorder is not typically a causative factor.
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