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1. Most suicidal people never ask for help with their problems.
2. A student with sleep problems is at __________ risk for attempting suicide.
3. In 1998, suicide killed more young adults than _________ combined.
AIDS and chronic lung diseases
cancer and heart diseases
None of the above
4. For each person who died by suicide, there are _________ other people intimately affected.
5. Abuse of alcohol or drugs is a risk factor for suicide.
6. Suicide is caused by ___________ factor(s).
7. Almost _________ suicides are projected to occur on campuses this year.
8. Although most depressed people are not suicidal, most suicidal people are depressed. Therefore it is important to know the warning signs of Depression. All of the following are warning sings of Depression except:
Hopelessness
Change in appetite or weight
Social withdrawal
None of the above
9. When helping a friend who may be suicidal, it is okay to talk frankly about suicide.
10. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-TALK.