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CALM for Pediatric Providers: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means to Prevent Youth Suicide

  • 2022

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    This course discusses CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) as a strategy for pediatric providers to prevent youth suicide. It emphasizes the importance of assessing access to lethal means like firearms, medications, and other dangerous items. The CALM approach involves counseling families on safe storage and removal of such means, reducing the risk of impulsive suicide attempts. It highlights the effectiveness of this approach in reducing youth suicide rates and advocates for its incorporation into routine pediatric care to promote child safety and mental well-being.

    Continuing Education: This resource offers continuing education credit for physicians and nurse practitioners. Please access the resource for details including information on how to claim credit.

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