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Chronicity of Suicidality: Youth Suicide Prevention in Primary Care
Marcus D Henderson1, Anne Batchelder1, Tamar Rodney1
1Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland.
Purpose:
Youth suicide and suicidality are significant public health concerns, with rates continuing to rise. Suicidality can be chronic, requiring ongoing management and support. The current article presents a case study exploring the chronicity of suicidality, mental health workforce challenges, and the critical role of primary care in youth suicide prevention.
Method:
Evidence-based practices for how primary care providers can screen, assess, intervene, and follow up with youth experiencing suicidality and their families are presented.
Results:
Recommended solutions to address the suicide prevention gaps in primary care, including workforce education and training, care integration, and expansion of care delivery models, are offered.
Conclusion:
Youth suicide prevention is the responsibility of all care providers and requires a coordinated approach across a child's entire system of care.
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