What characterizes moderate suicide risk?

Moderate suicide risk is characterized by the presence of two identifiable risk factors alongside protective factors. Risk factors can include a range of elements, such as personal or family history of mental health issues, substance abuse, or past suicide attempts. These factors contribute to an individual’s vulnerability to suicidal thoughts or actions.

The inclusion of protective factors is crucial in understanding suicide risk. Protective factors are elements that mitigate or reduce the likelihood of suicide, such as strong social support, coping skills, and a sense of belonging. When an individual has both two risk factors and protective factors, it reflects a situation where there is a moderate level of risk that could be influenced by the presence of those protective elements.

In this context, the other options do not accurately represent moderate risk. For instance, having only one factor without protective factors suggests a lower level of risk. Similarly, having no factors present indicates minimal to no risk at all, while having three risk factors with strong support reflects high risk rather than moderate risk. Thus, the combination of two risk factors with protective factors effectively defines a moderate level of suicide risk.