Which of the following statements is true of suicide in adolescents and children?
A)Homosexual and bisexual adolescents have lower rates of suicide attempts compared to heterosexual adolescents.
B)Hispanic females have the lowest rates of suicidal thoughts owing to the cultural value of familism, which ensures individuals of their family's support.
C)Rates of suicide among children and teenagers have more than doubled since 1994.
D)The FDA mandated a warning regarding the use of SSRIs by youth in 2004-the year when there was a spike in adolescent suicide rate.

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The FDA did mandate a warning regarding the use of SSRIs by youth in 2004; however, there was not a spike in adolescent suicide rate that year. In fact, rates of suicide among children and teenagers have been relatively stable since the 1990s, with slight fluctuations. Choices A and B are incorrect because research has shown that homosexual and bisexual adolescents have higher rates of suicide attempts compared to heterosexual adolescents, and cultural factors such as familism do not necessarily protect against suicidal thoughts and behavior.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Suicide in Adolescents