Entry Point of Mental Health Care
As suicide remains the second leading cause of death for adolescents and barriers to accessing care remain high, primary care providers often become the entry point of mental health care.
These trends highlight a need for primary care providers to be trained in the identification, treatment and management of depression and suicidal ideation among youth. To support providers’ learning on these topics, Adolescent Health Initiative is piloting its new Adolescent Suicide Prevention in Primary Care Timely Topic, a resource that provides evidence-based guidance on these topics and strategies that can be implemented in a primary care setting.
CONTENT WARNING: This module discusses suicide and mental illness. Some of the content may be emotional and challenging to engage with depending on your personal experiences.
