Among the many challenges for the clinician when assessing and managing suicide risk,the __________ is NOT a concern.

A) limited availability of quality suicide intervention resources from the Internet,books,monographs,and research on best practices
B) risk assessment that depends on good clinical judgment
C) counselor's internal emotional reaction (as per the Core Competencies for Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk by the AAS/SPRC)
D) tension between managing the counselor's goal to intervene and the client's goal to end pain through suicide

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(K12_HN) Hoang Thu Thao · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The limited availability of quality suicide intervention resources is actually a concern for clinicians when assessing and managing suicide risk, as these resources can be crucial in effectively managing a suicidal client. Choices B, C, and D are all concerns that should be taken into consideration by clinicians when assessing and managing suicide risk.

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