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
Chapter
Chapter One. Introduction
Organization of This Practitioner Guide
The Challenges for Practitioners
Classification and Definitions
A Systematic Risk Assessment and Care Management Approach
Chapter Two. A Look at Overall Risk and Protective Factors
What Are Risk and Protective Factors?
How Do We Conceptualize Risk Factors?
Risk Factors for Teen Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
Protective Factors for Teen Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
Chapter Three. Screening: How We Recognize Elevated Risk
Basic Principles of Screening
Interview and Self-Report Screening Strategies
Screening Strategies for Your Setting
Chapter Four. Suicide Risk Assessment and Risk Formulation
Basic Principles of Risk Assessment
Steps in Risk Assessment and Formulation
The Interview as a Primary Risk Assessment Strategy
Self-Report Questionnaires
Integrating Information to Formulate Risk
Documenting and Communicating Risk Formulation and Plan
Chapter Five. Intervention Planning and Care Management
Intervention Plans for Teens at Elevated Risk for Suicide
The Importance of Repeated Risk Assessments
The Importance of Follow-Up for No-Shows and Referrals
Continuing Education, Consultation, and Collegial Support
Chapter Six. Partnering with Parents and Schools
Strategies for Working Effectively with Parents
Common Challenging Situations
Strategies for Working Effectively with Schools
Chapter Seven. Legal Issues
Patient Suicides and Legal Action
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 Suicidal Thoughts
Appendix E. Teen Suicide Risk Assessment Worksheet
Appendix F. Documentation of Teen Suicide Risk Assessment
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
Teen Suicide Risk
：A Practitioner Guide to Screening, Assessment, and Management
( Guilford Child and Adolescent Practitioner Series )
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