Challenges in hospital care for adolescents in suicidal crisis
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Adolescent, Suicide Attempted, Mental HealthAbstract
Objective: to report the case of an adolescent hospitalized due to a serious suicide attempt and the challenges of psychological care. Methods: case report, with a descriptive design, narrative and reflective character, based on the practice of a multidisciplinary resident with a degree in psychology. The records of care in the patient's medical records were analyzed considering the second quarter of 2023, and discussed based on the production on the subject. Results: 60 consultations were carried out between the family and the patient, who was 11 years old, hospitalized for three months, after setting himself on fire. The challenges in the care and performance of psychology were structured into four categories: Assessment of the intentionality and motivation of the act; Physical pain vs. psychological pain; Assessment of suicide risk; and Hospital discharge and articulation with the health network. Conclusion: the adolescent in suicidal crisis requires complex care. It is necessary to assist the family members to welcome, guide and collect information to understand the case and plan care. The coordination with the Psychosocial Care Network for responsible discharge and the training of professionals to address the specificities of suicide in adolescence are essential.
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