A 17-year-old Inuk youth from a remote community presents with low mood and suicidal ideation. He reports recent loss of a relative and experiences of...

Question

A 17-year-old Inuk youth from a remote community presents with low mood and suicidal ideation. He reports recent loss of a relative and experiences of racism at school. What is the most appropriate first step in management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent mental health assessment, involve family and consider culturally appropriate supports such as elders or community counsellors

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Start an SSRI immediately without further assessment

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Discharge with a leaflet on depression

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Admit involuntarily without discussion

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Focus only on school performance and ignore cultural context

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Suicide risk in Indigenous youth

A 17-year-old Inuk youth from a remote community presents with low mood and suicidal ideation. He reports recent loss of a relative and experiences of racism at school. What is the most appropriate first step in management?