The school nurse is teaching parents risk factors for suicide in adolescents. What would the nurse discuss? Select all that apply
A) Mental health changes
B) History of previous suicide attempt
C) Higher socioeconomic status
D) Greatly improved school performance
E) Family disorganization
F) Substance abuse
Ans: A, B, E, F
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents 15 to 19 years of age. Risk factors for suicide include mental health changes, history of previous suicide attempt, family disorganization, and substance abuse. Other risk factors include poor school performance, crowded conditions/housing, low socioeconomic status, limited parental supervision, single-parent families/both parents in workforce, access to guns or cars, drug or alcohol use, low self-esteem, racism, peer or gang pressure, and aggression.
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