Healthcare Provider Education on the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Harming Behaviors in Adolescents

Moussadek, Khadija

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Healthcare Provider Education on the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Harming Behaviors in Adolescents

Moussadek, Khadija

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Abstract

Suicide death rates increased in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Vermont recorded its highest ever suicide death rate in 2021. Recent evidence suggests a relationship between non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide attempts, with NSSI increasing the likelihood of future suicide attempts. Over one-third of people who die by suicide saw a physician in the month preceding their death, suggesting primary care providers (PCPs) are well-positioned to identify and intervene with suicide risk. This training module aims to serve as an educational support for PCPs in providing evidence-based care for their patients (10-21 y/o) at risk for intentional self-harming behaviors and reduce their risk for later negative outcomes, including suicide.