Zero Suicide

Do Text Messages Help Youth at Risk For Suicide Feel Supported After Discharge?
Do Text Messages Help Youth at Risk For Suicide Feel Supported After Discharge? 1024 683 Katelyn Scott

Nationwide Children’s is the first pediatric hospital to implement Caring Contacts approach within its Zero Suicide initiative. The initial study period shows high enrollment and satisfaction with the program. Youth who receive care for suicidal thoughts and behaviors need extra support as they transition after they are discharged from inpatient care or the emergency department.…

Zero Suicide: A Comprehensive Framework for Pediatric Hospitals
Zero Suicide: A Comprehensive Framework for Pediatric Hospitals 1024 683 Mary Bates, PhD
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Key elements of the program include leadership support, practical tools and training for staff, and a quality improvement infrastructure. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10- to 24-year-olds, and the number of youths presenting to pediatric hospitals for suicide-related concerns has doubled in recent years. Suicide is more than just a mental…