Which of the following statements reflects the current thinking on the issue of the relationship between mood disorders and suicide?
A)Suicide is often associated with psychological disorders, especially depression.
B)All people who attempt suicide have mood disorders.
C)A small percentage of adolescent suicides are an expression of depression mood disorder.
D)Suicide is generally a response to some disappointment in people who are otherwise psychologically healthy.

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Current thinking suggests that suicide is often associated with psychological disorders, especially mood disorders such as depression. While not all people who attempt suicide have a mood disorder, it is a significant risk factor. Research also suggests that a large percentage of completed suicides are linked to depression. Option B is incorrect as not all people who attempt suicide have mood disorders. Option C is incorrect as it implies that only a small percentage of adolescent suicides are associated with depression, which is not supported by current thinking. Option D is incorrect as it suggests that suicide is a response to disappointment, which is not always the case.

Which of the Following Statements Reflects the Current Thinking on the Issue