Pediatric Podcast Pearls: "Triage & De-escalation: Acute Adolescent Crisis Management" by Amy Signore, PhD

Event Objectives:

• Assess and stratify the immediate risk for self-harm or harm to others in adolescents presenting with suicidal ideation (SI), guiding appropriate triage decisions (e.g., home, EMPS, ER).
• Utilize effective in-office de-escalation strategies and immediately establish core safety measures for pediatric patients experiencing an acute psychological crisis.
• Integrate knowledge of adolescent confidentiality laws and high-risk factors (trauma, LGBTQ+ status) to structure challenging patient encounters and determine appropriate parental involvement.

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