NIH Study Shows Many Preteens Screen Positive for Suicide Risk During ER Visits Findings highlight the importance of screening kids as young as 10 for suicide risk in emergency settings In a recent NIMH study, researchers explored how often preteens seen in emergency room settings screened positive for suicide risk using two screening tools. In this study, nearly one-third of youth ages 10-12 years old screened positive for suicide risk, including those with only physical health concerns. The results highlight the importance of screening children as young as 10 for suicide risk in ER settings. Learn More   Questions? Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Subscribe to DSIR Portfolio Snapshots     This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institute of Mental Health · 6001 Executive Boulevard · Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 · 1-866-615-6464