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Chronicity of Suicidality: Youth Suicide Prevention in Primary Care

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20250611-02

Authors: Marcus D. Henderson, Anne Batchelder, Tamar Rodney, Catherine Ling

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institutes of Health