A client who is threatening to commit suicide should receive mental health care in which setting?

A. Suicide rates do differ by gender and age but the statement about fathers and mothers does not align with typical statistics. Fathers and mothers are not usually the primary focus of such comparisons.
B. Statistics show that while women attempt suicide more frequently than men, men are more likely to complete suicide. This is often attributed to the methods used, as men typically choose more lethal means, resulting in higher completion rates.
C. Adolescent mothers and fathers are not typically the groups compared in this context. The frequency and success of suicide attempts are generally analyzed with a broader demographic perspective, not specifically focused on adolescent parents.
D. Adult men are more likely to complete suicide, but women generally attempt suicide more frequently than men. The completion rate for suicide is higher among men compared to women.

A. Projection involves attributing one’s own unacceptable feelings or thoughts onto another person. However, in this case, the patient’s tantrum and crying are more about their own inability to handle the refusal rather than projecting feelings onto others.
B. Repression is a defense mechanism where distressing thoughts or feelings are unconsciously blocked from entering awareness. For instance, if the patient were to push aside their feelings of disappointment about not receiving the diet pills without expressing them, that would be repression.
C. Denial involves refusing to accept reality or facts that are distressing or threatening. However, the primary behavior in this situation is the tantrum and crying, which are more indicative of another defense mechanism rather than outright denial.
D. Regression is a defense mechanism where an individual reverts to behaviors characteristic of an
earlier developmental stage in response to stress or conflict. The patient’s crying and tantrum can be seen as regressive behavior because it reflects a return to more childlike or immature ways of handling frustration, similar to how a child might react to not getting what they want.