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Assessing for Suicidal Thoughts

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Summer R. Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in people aged 15-24. Review how you can assess adolescents for suicidal ideation.

Summer R. Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is an Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Community Psychiatry.

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