Which of the following is true about youth suicide and risk signals?

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A child or adolescent who has recently started therapy with antidepressants can have an increased risk of suicide.The therapeutic response to a widely used antidepressant medication (e.g., a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor such as Prozac or Zoloft) usually takes 2-3 weeks before a marked improvement in mood occurs.However, ironically, the gradual improvement in energy and mood due to the medication may actually push the child or adolescent who is still depressed to act on his or her suicidal thoughts.Therefore, the OT practitioner should be suspicious of sudden elation or energy in a child or adolescent diagnosed with depression.This sudden unexplained improvement is known as a "flight into health" and can signify that the decision to end one's life has been made.Other warning signs of impending suicide include getting organized, subtle good-bye gestures, and giving away personal items.

Which of the Following Is True About Youth Suicide and Risk