Pediatric Post Suicide Attempts: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Holistic Care

This presentation will highlight clinical examples of patients admitted post-suicide attempt and the various avenues child life specialists and music therapists may explore when assessing and providing interventions. Using a holistic approach, the presenters hope to bridge a gap in services as this population has the potential to be quite vulnerable.  Suggested Domain: Intervention

Objectives: 

Discuss pediatric suicide and subsequent hospitalization.
Discuss how to effectively collaborate with team members to provide best practice.
Discuss various therapeutic interventions and rationale that can be replicated in various settings.