Which of the following statements is true about suicide?
A.
There is generally some warning when someone commits suicide.
B.
Victims of suicide have a genetic predisposition to it.
C.
Suicide can always be prevented.
D.
Talking about suicide means the person is not serious about it.
ANS: A
Most people give some warning about being at risk to commit suicide. Responses B, C, and D are all incorrect information about suicide risk.
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