Adolescent suicide attempt

diagnosis difficulties and how nursing professionals handle this issue

Authors

  • Rita de Cássia Avanci Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Psiquiátrica e Ciências Humanas
  • Luiz Jorge Pedrão Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Psiquiátrica e Ciências Humanas
  • Moacyr Lobo da Costa Júnior Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Psiquiátrica e Ciências Humanas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v1i1p01-08

Keywords:

Suicide Attempt, Adolescent, Nursing Professional

Abstract

This study reflects on adolescent suicide attempts and relates them with existing prejudice and how nursing professionals currently handle this issue. It was based on relevant literature, particularly on an epidemiological research on adolescent suicide attempts, which was carried out at an Emergency Unit, and on professional clinical experience at this Unit, where professionals have contact with adolescents and their family members. This article discusses subjects related to difficulties in diagnosing suicide attempt, with respect to social prejudice and nursing professionals role towards this patient.

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Published

2005-02-01

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Avanci, R. de C., Pedrão, L. J., & Júnior, M. L. da C. (2005). Adolescent suicide attempt: diagnosis difficulties and how nursing professionals handle this issue. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 1(1), 01-08. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v1i1p01-08