Practitioners' experiences of adolescent suicidal behaviour in peer groups

DiscussionPeer groups appear to have a larger role in adolescent suicide than recognized to date. Practitioners need to assess young people's roles in groups, their diverse motivations and to understand constantly changing digital media.Implications for practiceAssessments of suicide risk for young people should routinely include focus on peer relations including the online/digital realm. Maintaining relationships with vulnerable young people facilitates managing fluctuating risks and understanding different group dynamics.
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research