According to Schneidman, the intense suffering of a suicidal person is a condition known as:
A)Deconstruction
B)De-activation
C)"Undoing the self"
D)Psychache

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Schneidman coined the term "psychache" to refer to the intense psychological pain experienced by someone who is suicidal. Option A is not a recognized term in suicide research or mental health, Option B is not a relevant term regarding suicide, and option C although close to the reality of suicidal condition, is not the recognized term for it.

According to Schneidman, the Intense Suffering of a Suicidal Person