Meeting a vital need, this book helps clinicians rapidly identify risks for suicidal behavior and manage an at-risk teen's ongoing care. It provides clear guidelines for conducting suicide risk screenings and comprehensive risk assessments and implementing immediate safety-focused interventions, as well as longer-term treatment plans. Designed for day-to-day use in private practice, schools, or other settings, the volume is grounded in a strong evidence base. It features quick-reference clinical pointers, sample dialogues with teens and parents, and reproducible assessment and documentation tools. Most of the reproducible materials can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health Category

1. Introduction2. A Look at Overall Risk and Protective Factors 3. Screening: How We Recognize Elevated Risk 4. Suicide Risk Assessment and Risk Formulation5. Intervention Planning and Care Management6. Partnering with Parents and Schools7. Legal IssuesAppendix A. Risk Factor Checklist for Teen Suicidal Behavior and Suicide Appendix B. Tracking Form for School-Based ScreeningAppendix C. Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools (Guidelines and Education/Awareness Programs)Appendix D. Questions to Ask about Current Suicidal ThoughtsAppendix E. Teen Suicide Risk Assessment WorksheetAppendix F. Documentation of Teen Suicide Risk AssessmentAppendix G. SAFE-T CardAppendix H. Safety Plan FormAppendix I. Suicide Warning Signs for ParentsAppendix J. Tips for Communicating with TeensAppendix K. Useful WebsitesAppendix L. Evidence-Based Youth Suicide InterventionsAppendix M. Sample Letter to Formally Request School Services