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Screening as an approach for adolescent suicide prevention
1Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York 14642, USA. Juan_Pena@urmc.rochester.edu
Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|January 26, 2007
Summary
Congress mandated adolescent suicide risk screening. A literature review found 17 studies, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of these youth suicide prevention programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
- Mental Health Services Research
Background:
- The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act mandates suicide risk screening for adolescents.
- Youth suicide is a significant public health concern requiring effective early detection strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the demonstrated effectiveness and safety of screening tools and programs for adolescent suicide prevention.
- To synthesize current knowledge on the utility of screening in identifying at-risk youth.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Seventeen studies investigating screening instruments and programs for adolescent suicide risk were identified and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Screening programs show promise for identifying adolescents in need of suicide prevention services.
- Evidence regarding the demonstrated effectiveness and safety of current screening approaches remains limited.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent suicide screening holds potential for improving identification of at-risk individuals.
- Further research is critical to optimize the effective and efficient implementation of screening programs in various contexts.
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