基本説明
Provides clear guidelines for conducting suicide risk screenings and comprehensive risk assessments and implementing immediate safety-focused interventions, as well as longer-term treatment.
Full Description
Meeting a vital need, this book helps clinicians rapidly identify risks for suicidal behavior and manage an at-risk teen's ongoing care. It provides clear guidelines for conducting suicide risk screenings and comprehensive risk assessments and implementing immediate safety-focused interventions, as well as longer-term treatment plans. Designed for day-to-day use in private practice, schools, or other settings, the volume is grounded in a strong evidence base. It features quick-reference clinical pointers, sample dialogues with teens and parents, and reproducible assessment and documentation tools. Most of the reproducible materials can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.
Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health Category
Contents
1. Introduction
2. A Look at Overall Risk and Protective Factors
3. Screening: How We Recognize Elevated Risk
4. Suicide Risk Assessment and Risk Formulation
5. Intervention Planning and Care Management
6. Partnering with Parents and Schools
7. Legal Issues
Appendix A. Risk Factor Checklist for Teen Suicidal Behavior and Suicide
Appendix B. Tracking Form for School-Based Screening
Appendix C. Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools (Guidelines and Education/Awareness Programs)
Appendix D. Questions to Ask about Current Suicidal Thoughts
Appendix E. Teen Suicide Risk Assessment Worksheet
Appendix F. Documentation of Teen Suicide Risk Assessment
Appendix G. SAFE-T Card
Appendix H. Safety Plan Form
Appendix I. Suicide Warning Signs for Parents
Appendix J. Tips for Communicating with Teens
Appendix K. Useful Websites
Appendix L. Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Interventions
Appendix M. Sample Letter to Formally Request School Services
