Peter used to be a straight "A" student. He took a lot of pleasure from school and his friends. Lately, he has been getting "F's" and commenting to his friends how nothing matters. He has been listless and very depressed. He has started to drink a lot of alcohol which is uncharacteristic of him. He has been pushing his friends away for several weeks. Suddenly, Peter comes to school very happy. Peter may be at risk for ______.

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Peter's sudden shift from depression and withdrawal to happiness can be a warning sign of suicide risk, as it may indicate he has made a decision to end his life.

Peter Used to Be a Straight "A" Student