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This method accounted for the highest number of suicide deaths among women in 2018.

This form of depression, formerly known as dysthymia, affects about 3.3 million American adults annually and has a median age of onset of 31.

This method accounted for the highest number of suicide deaths among men in 2018.

Approximately how many U.S. suicide deaths occurred in 2018?

Regarding gender differences, males are more likely than females to attempt suicide.

Mrs. J is an 82-year-old widow who has a rare and debilitating type of arthritis. Mrs. J’s next-door neighbor cooks and cleans for her twice a week.  Mrs. J has maintained a very close friendship with Mr. D, her former high school sweetheart. Mr. D is single and lives in a nearby retirement facility.  He calls Mrs. J several times a week, and patiently listens to her as she talks about her children and grandchildren.  Recently, Mrs. J received a letter from the Social Security Administration informing her that her benefits would be terminated at the end of the month due to her failure to provide verification of her annual income.  Mrs. J immediately did what she usually does when she receives something in the mail that she does not understand—she called the Director of the local Community Senior Citizen Program. After Mrs. J read the letter to the director over the phone, the director gave Mrs. J very clear and concise instructions as to what to do. The next day Mrs. J mailed a copy of her income tax return to the Social Security Administration (SSA) office, and two weeks later, she received a phone call from the SSA office informing her that her benefits had been reinstated. What type of social support does Mrs. J receive from Mr. D?

This form of depression affected about 16 million Americans adults in 2016; can develop at any age; is disabling and prevents the person from functioning normally; and interferes with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat and enjoy once-pleasurable activities.

Which statement about religion is not true?

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Which movement asked men to rededicate themselves to their families, spiritual transformation, and political action?