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SAFE-T is a five-step process that can be used by mental health professionals during their first contact with an individual at risk of suicidal behavior to identify risk and management plan.

A rapid, psychometrically sound 4-item screening tool for all pediatric and adult patients presenting to the emergency department, inpatient units, & primary care facilities.

Collection of evidence-based suicidal ideation, behavior, and self-harm screening tools from HRSA' Critical Crossroads' Toolkit

Ilene Claudius, MD, FACEP, interviews Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MD, developer of ASQ Suicide Risk Screening Tool, about the Tool's use in pediatric patients and why suicide screening in the ED is important.

Infographic highlighting Dr. Joan Asarnow's ABCD approach to suicide screening and working with the patient and family when developing a plan of care and safety plan.

Ilene Claudius, MD, FACEP, interviews Joan Asarnow, Ph.D., on what to do when a patient screens positive in the ED for suicidality or suicide risk. Dr. Asarnow reviews her ABCD approach to working with the …

Provides healthcare professionals with key facts and recommendations for the screening and assessment of suicidal risk in children in the emergency department. Dr. Matthew Morrissette, Dr. Amanda Newton, Dr. Stephen Freedman, Dr. Laurence Katz & …

Critical Crossroads was conceived as a partnership to support the mission of improving emergency care for children in mental health crises, with acknowledgment of the disproportionate burden in rural areas, where services are often limited. …

This infographic from the Emergency Nurses Association provides tips for providing safe structure for pediatric mental health patients in the emergency department.

Suicide and suicidal behavior among youth and young adults is a major public health crisis. Clinicians, adults working with youth in school and community settings, families and peers can play a critical role in identifying …

This is the first in a five-part mini-series on pediatric seizures, made for YOU the paramedic. In this episode we cover how you can identify a seizure and some of the differences between an adult …

This is the second of five episodes on pediatric seizures in the pre-hospital field. In this episode we discuss first priorities in seizure management, specifically supporting the airway, breathing, and circulation while a child is …

In this episode we break down the ideal and simple treatment protocol. It is a high priority to get benzodiazepines on board. The good news is you don’t have to place an IV right away. …

We heard last time the key is to get benzo’s on board quickly! Stop the seizure! In this video I partner with Yolo county EMS. Together we cover 3 reasons why you should pick the …

We have covered what seizures look like, to prioritize the ABC’s and stop the seizures-even pick the nose (consider intranasal meds)! In this episode we dive into the key history, physical exam, and documentation practices …

Seizures are the most common brain disorder seen in children. However, learning that you child suffers from seizures can be overwhelming. Here you will find a link to an episode on Seizures and Epilepsy in …

Article published in Prehospital Emergency Care, July 2020

Concise video on the pathophysiology of status epilepticus

Fillable resource for caregivers to organize their child's seizure information

This session will provide teams of learners the opportunity to engage in the initial care for a pediatric patient in status epileptics. Simulation facilitation guide and link to video patient simulation included