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Adolescent suicide: assessment and intervention.

S M Valente

    Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
    |January 1, 1989
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    Preventing adolescent suicide involves nurses assessing risks and intervening with families. Effective strategies include problem clarification, building support, and safe coping skills to reduce suicide risk.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Adolescent Health
    • Mental Health

    Background:

    • Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents.
    • Nurses play a crucial role in identifying and intervening with at-risk youth.
    • Early assessment and intervention are vital for suicide prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline strategies for nurses to prevent adolescent suicide.
    • To describe the assessment of suicide risk factors and clues.
    • To present interventions for adolescents and families to reduce suicide risk.

    Main Methods:

    • Assessment of risk factors, covert messages, and overt suicide clues.
    • Intervention strategies including no-suicide contracts, family therapy, and school programs.
    • Utilizing vignettes to illustrate effective risk-reduction strategies.

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    Main Results:

    • Suicide risk and hopelessness decrease with improved problem-solving and coping skills.
    • Nurses can effectively identify and treat at-risk adolescents.
    • Collaborative interventions with families and schools enhance prevention efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses are integral in adolescent suicide prevention through assessment and intervention.
    • Empowering youths with coping strategies and support systems reduces suicide risk.
    • Comprehensive prevention programs involving families and schools are essential.