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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 8½" x 11" size.

Winner (First Place)—American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health Category

208 Pages Size: 6" x 9"

• 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