Regarding suicide, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. About two-thirds of all suicide attempts are made by people who do not really want to die with almost a third more being ambivalent or undecided about dying.
b. If a person suddenly gets better after a severe depression, it is a sign that the danger of suicide has decreased.
c. To help a suicidal person, get day-to-day commitments from the person to meet for lunch, share a ride, and let them know you expect him or her to be there.
d. If you suspect a person is contemplating suicide, it is completely acceptable to ask, "Are you thinking of suicide?"
B
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