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ECHO Session 5: Adolescent Suicide Screening: Clinical Updates



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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: 

  • Recognize when to screen an adolescent for suicide risk 
  • Successfully complete a suicide screening
  • Perform a brief suicide safety assessment (BSSA) 
  • Assess follow-up options for adolescents with a positive suicide screen 

Dr. Dobbs and Dr. Yoblonski have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. AzAAP gratefully acknowledges financial support for this ECHO series from the University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry.

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Faculty

ECHO FACILITATOR: Lara Yoblonski, MD, FAAP, MPH, Pediatrician, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, AzAAP Emotional and Behavioral Health Committee Chair's Profile

ECHO FACILITATOR: Lara Yoblonski, MD, FAAP, MPH, Pediatrician, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, AzAAP Emotional and Behavioral Health Committee Chair


Dr. Yoblonski has worked at Phoenix Childrens Hospital in the Homeless Youth Outreach program and the Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing for the past eleven years. She currently works with homeless youth and families, foster children and youth, and survivors of sex trafficking. Trauma informed care is an area of interest due to the patients she works with. She has been working with the AzAAP Emotional and Behavioral Health Committee for the past two years.


ECHO EXPERT FACULTY: Michael Dobbs, MD, Adolescent Medicine Valleywise Health's Profile

ECHO EXPERT FACULTY: Michael Dobbs, MD, Adolescent Medicine Valleywise Health


Michael Dobbs completed his undergraduate studies and MD at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He completed his residency in General Pediatrics and fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He is Board-Certified in both Adolescent Medicine and General Pediatrics. Dr. Dobbs has worked for over a decade at Valleywise Health, working with adolescents and young adults, primarily from a low-income background. He has also served as an Associate Program Director for the Phoenix Children's Pediatric Residency Alliance and works extensively with residents and other learners.  Dr. Dobbs’ areas of clinical focus include general adolescent health, sports medicine, endocrinology/diabetes prevention, reproductive health, HIV/STI and pregnancy prevention with special attention to the needs of LGBTQ youth.