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. 2024 Dec;71(6):1119-1140.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2024.07.017. Epub 2024 Aug 24.

Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention in Pediatric Primary Care Settings

Donna A Ruch  1 , Jennifer L Hughes  2 , Jeffrey A Bridge  3 , Cynthia A Fontanella  4
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Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention in Pediatric Primary Care Settings

Donna A Ruch et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Suicide is a leading cause of death in youth. Evidence highlights the importance of identifying youth at risk for suicide in pediatric primary care, and suggests this is a crucial setting for improving youth mental health. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends primary care providers not only screen and assess for suicide risk, but also become educated on how to better manage certain mental health conditions. This article discusses the epidemiology of youth suicide in the United States and describes evidence-based strategies and innovative practices for suicide prevention in pediatric primary care including suicide risk screening, assessment, intervention, and follow-up care.

Keywords: Evidence-based practice; Pediatric primary care; Youth suicide.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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