Discuss suicide and important risk factors that predict suicide attempts; also i

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•   Though often underreported, suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States (third for children, adolescents, and young adults).
•   A previous attempt is the best predictor of suicide; while depression is a risk factor, it is less predictive than feelings of hopelessness; intense agitation is also an important predictor.
•   Identify and discuss any two of the myths and the real facts that are listed in Table 13.5 on page 473.