Suicide is a leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults. The majority of adolescents who die from suicide had contact with a medical provider in the weeks leading up to their death, and the populations at greatest risk might not be readily apparent. During this discussion, Dr. Michael Dobbs will provide examples of a rapid suicide screen, describe how to perform a Brief Suicide Safety Assessment (BSSA) and how to determine the disposition and clinical follow up for a patient with a positive screen.
By the end of the discussion, providers should have the ability to begin implementing suicide screening in their clinical practice and be familiar with online resources for further information.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
AzAAP gratefully acknowledges financial support for this ECHO series from the University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry.