Module 7: Behavioral and Psychological Adjustment

Question 1

major depression

Answer 1

feelings of hopelessness, lethargy, and worthlessness that last two weeks or more

Question 2

parasuicide

Answer 2

any potentially lethal action against the self that does not result in death. (also called attempted suicide or failed suicide)

Question 3

suicide

Answer 3

the act of intentionally causing one’s own death

Question 4

suicidal ideation

Answer 4

thinking about suicide, usually with some serious emotional and intellectual or cognitive overtones