Which of the following symptoms can serve as a guideline to help people suffering from any psychological disorder determine if they need outside intervention?
A. thoughts of inflicting harm on themselves or suicide
B. short-term feelings of distress
C. a constant need for them to be close to and around other people
D. a chronic physical problem with an apparent physical cause
Answer: A
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