Which of the following are common methods of suicide?

• A. Drowning
• B. Hanging, overdose, and cutting
• C. Shooting
• D. Jumping rope

Answer: (B)

This question hinges on recognizing which methods are most commonly reported in suicide data. In studies and public health statistics, the patterns show that certain methods—such as hanging, drug overdose, and self-inflicted cutting—appear with enough frequency to be described as common. That grouping captures the methods most often discussed in risk assessments and safety planning, which is why this option is the best match. The other choices include methods that aren’t as prominently represented in the typical data, so they don’t align as well with what researchers and clinicians see most often. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a trusted person or contact crisis resources available in your area. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for immediate support.