Suicide risk assessment in high-risk adolescents.
A significant number of adolescents experience depression and other mental health disorders that may put them at risk for suicide. Mental health assessment is an important component of primary healthcare. Depression and suicide risk screening can assist healthcare providers in preventing suicides.
Barbara P. Gray is an associate professor at Texas Woman's University, Dallas, Tex. Sharolyn K. Dihigo is a clinical assistant professor and director of the DNP Program at the University of Texas at Arlington Graduate College of Nursing & Health Innovation, Arlington, Tex.
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D000293:Adolescent; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000451:nursing*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D064701:Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; D059017:Primary Care Nursing; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology*; D000092864:Suicide Prevention