Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of depression that may lead to suicide?
(1 point)
Responses
being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago
being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago
a change in appetite for the last 3 months
a change in appetite for the last 3 months
difficulty concentrating for the entire semester
difficulty concentrating for the entire semester
quitting all of one's favorite activities and not joining other activities
being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago
Which of the following should you do when talking to a friend considering suicide?
(1 point)
Responses
listen carefully to your friend
listen carefully to your friend
judge your friend
judge your friend
leave your friend alone
leave your friend alone
agree to keep the talk a secret
The answer is: being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago.
To determine which of the options is NOT a warning sign of depression that may lead to suicide, we need to identify the warning signs and then determine which option does not fit.
Warning signs of depression that may lead to suicide can include:
1. Persistent sadness or feelings of emptiness
2. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed
3. Changes in appetite and weight (either loss or gain)
4. Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
5. Thoughts of death or suicide
Now let's evaluate each option:
Option 1: "Being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago" - This could potentially be a symptom of depression as it involves persistent sadness. However, it is important to note that experiencing sadness after a significant life event, such as a friend moving away, is not necessarily indicative of depression.
Option 2: "A change in appetite for the last 3 months" - This aligns with one of the warning signs of depression, as it involves a change in appetite for an extended period of time.
Option 3: "Difficulty concentrating for the entire semester" - This aligns with another warning sign of depression, as it involves long-term difficulty in concentrating.
Option 4: "Quitting all of one's favorite activities and not joining other activities" - This aligns with one of the warning signs of depression, as it involves a loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities.
Based on the evaluation, it appears that all options except for the first one ("Being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago") are warning signs of depression that may lead to suicide. Hence, the correct answer is "being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago."