Teen Suicide Risk: A Practitioner Guide to Screening, Assessment, and Management (The Guilford Child and Adolescent Practitioner Series)

Author: King, Cheryl A., Ph.D.,Cynthia Ewell Foster,Kelly M. Rogalski
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Category: Social Work, Psychology, Paediatric Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy
Book Format: Hardcover

Meeting a vital need, this book helps clinicians rapidly identify risks for suicidal behavior and manage an at-risk teen's ongoing care. It provides clear guidelines for conducting suicide risk screenings and comprehensive risk assessments and implementing immediate safety-focused interventions, as well as longer-term treatment plans. Designed for day-to-day use in private practice, schools, or other settings, the volume is grounded in a strong evidence base. It features quick-reference clinical pointers, sample dialogues with teens and parents, and reproducible assessment and documentation tools. Most of the reproducible materials can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.

Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health Category

Table Of Contents
1. Introduction

2. A Look at Overall Risk and Protective Factors

3. Screening: How We Recognize Elevated Risk

4. Suicide Risk Assessment and Risk Formulation

5. Intervention Planning and Care Management

6. Partnering with Parents and Schools

7. Legal Issues

Appendix A. Risk Factor Checklist for Teen Suicidal Behavior and Suicide

Appendix B. Tracking Form for School-Based Screening

Appendix C. Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools (Guidelines and Education/Awareness Programs)

Appendix D. Questions to Ask about Current Suicidal Thoughts

Appendix E. Teen Suicide Risk Assessment Worksheet

Appendix F. Documentation of Teen Suicide Risk Assessment

Appendix G. SAFE-T Card

Appendix H. Safety Plan Form

Appendix I. Suicide Warning Signs for Parents

Appendix J. Tips for Communicating with Teens

Appendix K. Useful Websites

Appendix L. Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Interventions

Appendix M. Sample Letter to Formally Request School Services
About Cheryl A King PhD
Cheryl A. King, PhD, ABPP, is Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Michigan, where she serves as Director of the Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention Research Program and the Institute for Human Adjustment. She is board certified as a clinical child and adolescent psychologist. Dr. King is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and Past President of the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, the Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers, and the American Association of Suicidology. A longtime clinical educator and public policy advocate, Dr. King has published widely on topics related to youth suicide prevention.
Cynthia Ewell Foster, PhD, is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan and Director of the University Center for the Child and the Family. Dr. Ewell Foster has significant training and experience in providing evidence-based interventions for youth struggling with depression and suicide risk. She serves as a clinical educator for new mental health professionals in psychiatry, psychology, and social work. Her research interests involve community- and school-based interventions for youth at risk for depression and suicide.
Kelly M. Rogalski, MD, is a pediatric psychiatrist and Medical Director of Outpatient Pediatric Psychiatry at Henry Ford Health System in southeastern Michigan, which is a Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award winner for performance excellence and innovation, notably for its work in improving depression care to reduce suicide. Her research interests include quality improvement work in behavioral health. Dr. Rogalski is also a voluntary faculty member at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

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SKU BK-9781462510191
Barcode # 9781462510191
Brand Guilford Publications
Artist / Author King, Cheryl A., Ph.D., Cynthia Ewell Foster, Kelly M. Rogalski
Shipping Weight 0.3800kg
Shipping Width 0.160m
Shipping Height 0.030m
Shipping Length 0.240m
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Assembled Height 24.100m
Assembled Width 2.500m
Type Hardcover

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