Asking teens about suicide may raise odds they'll get help
Teens who were asked about their thoughts of self-harm were seven times more likely to be identified at-risk for suicide, and four times as likely to initiate treatment, a new study found.
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Teens who were asked about their thoughts of self-harm were seven times more likely to be identified at-risk for suicide, and four times as likely to initiate treatment, a new study found.
FRIDAY, Feb. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Could asking teens a simple, but pointed, question about their mental health reveal whether they are at risk for suicide?
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Students who participated in universal school-based depression screening were twice as likely to begin treatment compared to their peers who did not receive this screening, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.