Patient 36: A teenager with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and previous suicide attempts who has valid IFHP coverage is cut off from essential psychiatric medications; (carl-acaadr.ca)
History of depression and previous suicide attempt predict increased risk of suicide attempt following diagnosis of first - episode psychosis (ebmh.bmj.com)
Teachers can also take note of these risk factors for teen suicide, as listed by the CDC: a history of previous suicide attempts, depression, or other mental illness; a family history of suicide; alcohol or drug abuse; a stressful life event or loss; easy access to lethal methods; exposure to the suicidal behavior of others; and incarceration. (edutopia.org)