Question

Your buddy Mark has stopped hanging out with you and your friends. You have heard that he has been acting very sad and quiet, which is not like him at all. What other risk factors would increase your concern that Mark could be depressed and possibly thinking about suicide?(1 point) Responses Mark failed his first test in Social Studies. Mark failed his first test in Social Studies. Mark has been bullied at school for years. Mark has been bullied at school for years. Mark goes to church with his family once a month. Mark goes to church with his family once a month. Mark volunteers to help feed the homeless.

Answer 1

In this situation, the key risk factors that would increase your concern about Mark's mental health and potential suicidal thoughts would be:

• Mark failed his first test in Social Studies. Academic struggles can contribute to feelings of failure and low self-esteem, which can be risk factors for depression.

• Mark has been bullied at school for years. Long-term bullying can have a significant negative impact on mental health, increasing the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.

The other factors mentioned, such as attending church once a month and volunteering, are generally considered protective factors and may help mitigate some risks, so they would not increase concern in the same way. Therefore, the two main risk factors to focus on are academic failure and long-term bullying.