This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
Suicidal tendencies are most commonly seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Female, B. Younger age, C. Severe depression, D. All of the above
C: Severe depression
Answer: C: Severe depression 
Explanation: Ans:C-Severe DepressionRisk factors for suicide are:Previous suicide attemptsSigns of suicidal intentHopelessness & severe depressionM/C Males-Tend to complete suicide but Females tend to attempt suicide moreM/CPeople of age over 45 years but young people tend to attempt suicide moreDelusions/hallucinationsUnemploymentDivorced/separatedChronic illnessFamily history of suicideSexual abusePoor social suppo