June 14, 2016
Question:
Answer:
Close to 75% of suicide attempters will reattempt suicide if access to lethal means is removed.
Correct Answer?
Explanation:
The acute phase of a suicidal crisis is often brief and the lethality of the method easily at hand during a suicidal crisis often effects whether the person lives or dies.
Suicide by overdose and cutting are just as lethal as suicide involving firearms
Removing lethal means is only a temporary solution when a person is suicidal
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