Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Suicide

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This webpage provides information on the Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Suicide. This resource is intended for ED based teams, pediatric mental health experts and other healthcare professionals with the goal to improve the improve pediatric suicide screening and mental health care in emergency settings. Topics include how to properly screen for pediatric suicide risk and assess acuity, develop safety plans, advocate for improved mental health care, and create care pathways to improve care for children and adolescents in crisis.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Suicide; Adolescent Health Services; Safety Management; Emergency Service, Hospital; Risk Assessment

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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