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Child and adolescent suicide.

M V Acosta-Rua

    The Journal of the Florida Medical Association
    |May 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Child and adolescent suicide is a critical public health issue, claiming over 2,000 US lives annually. This review highlights key warning signs for healthcare professionals to identify and prevent youth suicide.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pediatrics
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Child and adolescent suicide represents a significant and alarming social problem in the United States.
    • Over 2,000 young lives are lost each year to suicide in the US, underscoring the urgency of this issue.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive overview of recent literature on child and adolescent suicide.
    • To alert pediatricians, family physicians, and other healthcare practitioners to the critical warning signs of youth suicide.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent scientific literature.
    • Synthesis of existing research on child and adolescent suicide trends and risk factors.

    Main Results:

    • The review consolidates current knowledge on the prevalence and impact of suicide in young people.
    • Identified key indicators and warning signs associated with suicidal ideation and behavior in children and adolescents.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers play a crucial role in identifying at-risk youth.
    • Early recognition of warning signs is essential for timely intervention and suicide prevention efforts in pediatric populations.

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