Adolescent Depression leads to Adolescent Depression Leads to Suicide Angela Hardin PMHNP, Walden University NURS3001-4 Issues/Trends in Nursing-2022 Marylou Proch 44646 13:57:09 GMT -05:00 Adolescent Depression Leads to Suicide Teen suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Depression is a contributing factor to the completion of suicide. (Weatherly and Smith, 2019). Adolescent suicide rates could decrease if providers diagnosed and treated depression early. A healthcare provider can diagnose a patient with depression by implementing frequent questionnaires and chart reviews. This practice would assist in the early detection and management of depression. An annual wellness visit to the pediatrician or primary care doctor who utilizes these tools could decrease suicide. This paper aims to explain that diagnosing and treating adolescents diagnosed with depression can reduce suici
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