Which measure would be considered a form of primary prevention for suicide?
A) Psychiatric hospitalization of a suicidal patient
B) Referral of a formerly suicidal patient to a support group
C) Suicide precautions for 24 hours for newly admitted patients
D) Helping school children learn to manage stress and be resilient

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This measure promotes effective coping and reduces the likelihood that such children will become suicidal later in life. Admissions and suicide precautions are secondary prevention measures. Support group referral is a tertiary prevention measure.

Which Measure Would Be Considered a Form of Primary Prevention