Which factor is NOT a suicide risk factor among the following?

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Distinguishing protective factors from risk factors for suicide helps you see why regular exercise is not a risk factor. Regular exercise tends to improve mood, reduce depressive symptoms, relieve anxiety, improve sleep, and boost self-esteem and resilience. It often brings social interaction or a structured routine, both of which lower the likelihood of suicidal thoughts or behavior. The other factors are associated with higher risk: divorce can bring emotional pain, loss of social support, and financial stress that increase vulnerability; alcoholism adds biological and behavioral risks through mood instability, impulsivity, and access to means; living alone can lead to social isolation and fewer opportunities for support during crises. Because regular exercise supports mental and social well-being, it is not a suicide risk factor, unlike the others.