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Adolescent suicide problems.

Donna Hammond1, Suzanne Whittlesey, Lauri Kearns

  • 1Oklahoma University College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73120, USA.

The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association
|April 6, 2004
PubMed
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Adolescent suicide is a critical issue, but understanding risk factors and prevention strategies is key. Primary care physicians can play a vital role in screening adolescents for mental health concerns.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent mental health
  • Suicidology
  • Primary care pediatrics

Background:

  • Adolescent suicide rates are increasing despite public awareness and intervention programs.
  • Myths surrounding adolescent suicide can exacerbate alarm and hinder effective response.
  • Established risk and protective factors, alongside prevention strategies, offer pathways for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing problem of adolescent suicide.
  • To discuss the importance of understanding risk and protective factors.
  • To emphasize the role of primary care physicians in screening and referral.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on adolescent suicide.
  • Analysis of risk and protective factors.

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  • Discussion of prevention strategies and available resources.
  • Exploration of the primary care physician's role in mental health screening.

    • Main Results:

    • Adolescent suicide remains a significant public health concern.
    • Risk and protective factors are identifiable and crucial for prevention.
    • Primary care settings offer unique opportunities for early identification.
    • Simple screening questions can provide valuable mental health insights.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective prevention and intervention for adolescent suicide require a multi-faceted approach.
    • Primary care physicians are essential in identifying at-risk adolescents.
    • Early screening and referral by physicians can significantly impact outcomes.