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The spouse of an elderly individual in the United States has recently died; the individual was experiencing clinical depression before the spouse's death. The suicide risk for this individual is:

A) moderately high; death of a spouse, but not depression, is related to an elevated suicide risk.
B) very high; both death of a spouse and depression are related to an elevated suicide risk.
C) moderately high; depression, but not death of a spouse, is related to an elevated suicide risk.
D) normal; suicide risk among the elderly is largely independent of these factors.

Clinical Depression

a more severe form of depression, also known as major depressive disorder, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

  • Determine the critical risk elements and precipitants for suicide attempts and completions.
  • Understand the influence of mental health conditions and prescribed drugs on the likelihood of suicide.
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