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SMAD. Revista eletrônica saúde mental álcool e drogas

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AVANCI, Rita de Cássia; PEDRAO, Luiz Jorge  and  COSTA JUNIOR, Moacyr Lobo da. Adolescent suicide attempt: diagnosis difficulties and how nursing professionals handle this issue. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2005, vol.1, n.1. ISSN 1806-6976.

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.

Keywords : Suicide attempt; Adolescent; Nursing professional.

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