Suicidal risk is highest when adolescents, in addition to exhibiting symptoms of severe depression, also:
A)have an increase in energy levels.
B)express feelings of hopelessness.
C)express inflated self-esteem.
D)have flight of ideas.

Question

Suicidal risk is highest when adolescents, in addition to exhibiting symptoms of severe depression, also:​
A)​have an increase in energy levels.
B)​express feelings of hopelessness.
C)​express inflated self-esteem.
D)​have flight of ideas.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Expressing feelings of hopelessness is a known risk factor for suicide in adolescents, especially when combined with symptoms of severe depression. Increases in energy levels, inflated self-esteem, and flight of ideas may be indicative of mania or hypomania in bipolar disorder, but are not necessarily indicators of suicidal risk.

Suicidal Risk Is Highest When Adolescents, in Addition to Exhibiting