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Highly vulnerable infants, children and young people : a joint child protection mental health response to prevent suicide. A review of recent research and discussion of priority areas to reduce the risk of suicide in this vulnerable group Brett McDermott

By: McDermott, Brett.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Brisbane, QLD : Queensland Child Death Review Board, 2021Description: electronic document (95 pages) ; PDF file.Subject(s): Queensland Child Death Review Board | ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES | CHILD PROTECTION | CHILD WELFARE | MENTAL HEALTH | RISK FACTORS | SUICIDE | INTERNATIONAL | AUSTRALIA | QUEENSLANDOnline resources: Download report, PDF | Access the CDRB website Summary: In 2021, the CDRB commissioned Professor Brett McDermott to produce a report on youth suicide. The report provides an overview of the latest research including neurobiological and epidemiological evidence, as well as an overview of findings from cases where children died by suicide. The report provides insight into the significant impact of adverse childhood experiences on children’s mental health and risk of suicide. It identifies the core elements necessary for child protection and mental health systems to respond appropriately to highly vulnerable infants, children and young people. (From the website). Record #7984
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In 2021, the CDRB commissioned Professor Brett McDermott to produce a report on youth suicide. The report provides an overview of the latest research including neurobiological and epidemiological evidence, as well as an overview of findings from cases where children died by suicide.

The report provides insight into the significant impact of adverse childhood experiences on children’s mental health and risk of suicide. It identifies the core elements necessary for child protection and mental health systems to respond appropriately to highly vulnerable infants, children and young people. (From the website). Record #7984

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