Introduction: One method of identifying adolescents at risk for suicide is screening for suicidal thoughts in primary care. Objective: to describe the management of suicide in the primary care setting within the 12-month period following first identification. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study of 200 adolescent patients who tested positive for suicide risk was conducted. Results: Of the 200 patients who endorsed the suicidal risk element at their initial visit, 70.5% (n = 141) had a follow-up visit in primary care within 12 months. Conclusions: it is important to follow up with adolescents after a primary care visit when suicidal ideation is confirmed

suicide, adolescence, prevention, primary care source: DeCS