Deanna,a depressed adolescent girl,is thinking about killing herself.She is:

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Research has shown that high levels of stress in the home environment, such as abuse, neglect, or family conflict, increase the likelihood of suicidal thoughts and attempts in adolescents. Therefore, option B is the most likely choice. A is unlikely as firearms tends to be less accessible to adolescents. C is untrue as adolescent boys are more likely to succeed in completing a suicide attempt due to their chosen method (e.g. firearms, hanging etc.). Finally, D is also incorrect as approx 15% of adolescents have considered suicide with around 7.5% attempting.

Deanna,a Depressed Adolescent Girl,is Thinking About Killing Herself