Hammond Donna, Whittlesey Suzanne, Kearns Lauri, Bennett Sevim, Allen Sandra F
Oklahoma University College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73120, USA.
J Okla State Med Assoc. 2004 Feb;97(2):78-82.
Adolescent suicide is a growing problem despite increased awareness and programs to counter the destruction. There are myths surrounding adolescent suicide that contribute to our alarm at the increasing numbers. However, risk and protective factors along with prevention strategies and resources for help are available. Finally, the primary care physician has critical and pivotal opportunities for screening patients for referral and further treatment. Simple, discerning questions can allow the busy physician good insight into patients' mental health.
尽管人们的认识有所提高,且开展了各种旨在应对自杀危害的项目,但青少年自杀问题仍日益严重。围绕青少年自杀存在一些误解,这加剧了我们对自杀人数不断上升的担忧。然而,风险和保护因素以及预防策略和求助资源都是存在的。最后,初级保健医生在筛查患者以便转诊和进一步治疗方面拥有关键且重要的机会。简单而有洞察力的问题能让忙碌的医生很好地了解患者的心理健康状况。