Citation

Lund EM, Corr CP, Durán LK. Early Child. Educ. J. 2022; 50(6): 949-957.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10643-021-01228-8

PMID

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Abstract

Suicide is a major public health issue, and a leading cause of death in the United States. Caregivers of young children with or at-risk for disabilities and developmental delays may experience significant life stressors that increase their risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Early childhood special education (ECSE) home visitors may be in a prime position to notice and intervene in these situations but may lack the training and confidence to do so. This article outlines evidence-based strategies for identifying and responding to possible suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the context of ECSE home visiting.

Language: en

Keywords

At Risk Persons; Caregivers; Developmental Delays; Disabilities; Evidence Based Practice; Home Visits; Psychological Patterns; Special Education; Suicide; Young Children