A systematic review of existing brief interventions for youth following suicide attempt: informing the development of an autism-adapted intervention (opens in new tab)

BackgroundAutistic youth are at elevated suicide risk, yet they face multiple barriers to mental health care, including a lack of interventions adapted to their unique needs and lived experiences. In the general population, brief interventions have been shown to reduce suicide risk during the high-risk period immediately following discharge from acute care for a suicide attempt. However, no suicide prevention intervention has been designed specifically for Autistic youth during this critical ...