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Suicide Contagion (Werther Effect)
Suicide contagion, also known as the Werther effect, is a phenomenon where exposure to suicide or suicidal behaviors can increase the risk of suicide for others. This effect is observed in situations such as a suicide occurring within a family, which elevates the risk for other family members, and also following widely-publicized suicides that can trigger imitative acts in vulnerable individuals.
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An individual with a history of severe depression recently lost their job and has become socially withdrawn from their friends and family. They also have access to potentially lethal medications in their home. According to the multifactorial model of suicide risk, which statement best assesses this person's situation?