Mark is a 43-year-old man whose wife just died by suicide. Which of the following is a common emotional response in survivors of suicide?
A) Anger toward the loved one who committed suicide
B) The development of a panic disorder or psychosis
C) Turning toward alcohol or drugs
D) Unpredictable behavior and a potential for risk-taking behaviors
Ans: A
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Some of the emotional responses suicide survivors may experience include feelings of unreality, shock, disbelief, and emotional numbness; grief, sadness, and despair; confusion over not knowing why the loved one chose suicide; anger toward the mental health practitioner, another family member, or a friend for failing to prevent the suicide; self-anger and guilt for failing to prevent the suicide; feelings of anger toward and betrayal by the loved one who committed suicide; and social stigmatization and isolation.
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