Keywords

adolescent depression, adolescent depression screening, adolescent suicide, suicide risk factors, suicide risk screening

Authors

1. Gray, Barbara P. PhD, RN, CPNP
2. Dihigo, Sharolyn K. DNP, RN, CPNP-PC

Abstract

Abstract: A significant number of adolescents experience depression and other mental health disorders that may put them at risk for suicide. Mental health assessment is an important component of primary healthcare. Depression and suicide risk screening can assist healthcare providers in preventing suicides.