Which of the following statements about suicide is true?
A)People who discuss suicide will not commit the act.
B)Professionals are less likely to commit suicide than blue-collar workers.
C)Most suicides are committed by people who are not depressed.
D)Depressed people often commit suicide when they are beginning to feel better.

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Depressed individuals may be at a higher risk of committing suicide as they start to feel better. This paradoxical situation can occur because as their energy and motivation improve, they may still have suicidal thoughts, and now have the means to act on those thoughts.

Which of the Following Statements About Suicide Is True