This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mood disorders, Subject name: Psychiatry
Predisposing factors for suicide are all except 
Select and explain. 
A. Depression, B. Drug abuse, C. Female sex, D. Living single person
C: Female sex
Answer: C: Female sex 
Explanation: Suicidal risk: Impoant factors a) Presence of marked hopelessness b) Male: age>40, unmarried, divorced /widow c) Written or verbal communication of suicidal intent and /or plan d) Early stage of depression e) Recovery from depression f) Period of three months from recovery (Ref: a sho textbook of psychiatry, Niraj Ahuja, 7th edition, pg no72)