Citation

Zohn JH. Evid. Based Nurs. 2024; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/ebnurs-2023-103843

PMID

38360065

Abstract

Commentary on: Phillips JA, Davidson TR, Baffoe-Bonnie MS. Identifying latent themes in suicide among black and white adolescents and young adults using the National Violent Death Reporting System, 2013-2019. Soc Sci Med. 2023 Oct;334:116144. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116144. Epub 2023 Aug 9.
Implications for practice and research

Reducing barriers and increasing access to mental health for black and white adolescents and young adults aged 10-24 years.

Advancing culturally informed care and treatment in mental health providers.

Prioritising research on suicide risk factors and protective factors for black adolescents and young adults aged 10-24 years.

Context

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) aged 10-24 years in the USA. Between 2007 and 2021, suicide rates have increased 63% for white and black AYA Americans.1 While black people disproportionately face social and economic stressors …

Language: en

Keywords

Child Health; Evidence-Based Nursing; Mental Health; Nurses- Public Health; Nursing Research