Suicide is the second leading cause of death for North American adolescents. Children as young as 8 years old can think about suicide and engage in suicidal behavior. Suicide risk must be determined for all pediatric patients receiving mental health care in an emergency department. Follow these steps to determine risk.
Bottom Line Recommendations: Suicidal Risk Screening and Assessment
Developed by
Dr. Matthew Morrissette (University of Alberta), Dr. Amanda Newton (University of Alberta), Dr. Laurence Katz (University of Manitoba), Dr. Quynh Doan (University of British Columbia)
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May 2025
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