With regard to the relationship between mood disorders and suicide, which of the following statements reflects the current thinking on this issue?
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 severe depression.
D) Suicide is generally a response to some disappointment in people who are otherwise psychologically healthy.

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Current research indicates that suicide is often associated with mood disorders, particularly depression. However, not all cases of suicide are linked to these disorders, and other factors such as substance abuse, trauma, and life stressors may also play a role. Choice B is incorrect because not all people who attempt suicide have mood disorders. Choice C may be true for some adolescent suicides, but it is too specific to be a reflection of current thinking on the issue as a whole. Choice D is incorrect because suicide is not generally a response to disappointment in psychologically healthy individuals.

With Regard to the Relationship Between Mood Disorders and Suicide