A family member of a suicidal patient asks,"Are there any medications that can prevent a person from committing suicide?" Which statement best answers the question?
A) If people want to harm themselves, they eventually will.
B) Antipsychotic medications are used primarily for suicide prevention.
C) Antidepressants treat mood disorders that accompany suicidal ideation.
D) There are no medications available that specifically affect suicidal behavior.
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