Pediatric Suicide: A Call to Action for Pediatric Nurses

• 2022

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• Krystle Guenther

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This article is about the urgent need for pediatric nurses to address the issue of suicide among children. It describes how nurses can play a key role in identifying warning signs and providing support to young patients. The post emphasizes the importance of training and education for nurses to better understand mental health issues in children. It also highlights resources available for healthcare professionals to help prevent pediatric suicide, urging them to take action and be proactive in their care approach.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Mental Health

Audience: Nurses

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

Keywords: Child Welfare; Mental Health; Nurses; Pediatrics; Risk Factors; Suicide; Nurse's Role; Nurses, Pediatric

Institutions: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

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