Concept Clearance » Emergency Department Suicide Prevention in Youth

Suicide continues to be the third leading cause of death among youth aged 10-24 years old. Emergency Medicine Department (ED) practitioners are responsible for risk assessment, discharge, and referral of high risk suicidal individuals, yet no evidence-based standards exist for these practices. This initiative aims to support research to improve identification, evaluation, and appropriate referral by ED staff of youth at risk for suicide. This research will lay the foundation for future efforts to match appropriate interventions to at-risk youth, increasing intervention effectiveness and improving long-term clinical outcomes. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)

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