Prevention of suicide in adolescents.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2001
Abstract
Suicide is a major public health problem in the United States. Suicide and attempted suicide are important causes of morbidity and mortality in adolescents. Epidemiologic trends in adolescent suicide point to increasing rates of suicide and increasing access to lethal attempts, particularly firearms. It is important for clinicians to recognize risk factors for suicide, but it is even more important to screen all adolescents for suicidal thoughts and feelings. This article highlights important publications from the past year (April 2000 to April 2001) regarding adolescent suicidal behavior, with particular focus on risk factors, recognition, and management.
Volume
13
Issue
5
First Page
417
Last Page
422
ISSN
1040-8703
Published In/Presented At
Catallozzi, M., Pletcher, J. R., & Schwarz, D. F. (2001). Prevention of suicide in adolescents. Current opinion in pediatrics, 13(5), 417–422. https://doi.org/10.1097/00008480-200110000-00005
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
11801885
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article