Coronavirus Disease 2019 Takes Adolescent Suicide Prevention to Less Charted Territory

The last decade saw an increase in national attention to suicide as the second leading cause of death among adolescents [1] and for increased youth suicide prevention efforts. Adolescents at highest risk are typically referred to emergency departments for assessment and immediate safety management, and those who cannot be maintained safely at home are often hospitalized on inpatient psychiatric units until risk decreases. At the outpatient level, mental health interventions include individual and group psychotherapy, family and collateral sessions, and medication management.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research