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6 questions you can ask a loved one to help screen for suicide risk

  • Written by Andres Pumariega, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Florida
Death by suicide isn't always related to depression. Relationship, job and legal problems can give rise to feelings of hopelessness. Six screening questions may help.PHotograhee.eu

Suicide rates in the United States have increased by 25-30 percent since 1999. This is particularly true for youth ages 12-24, with increases of approximately 30 percent...

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