Question

A 15-year-old Indigenous boy from a remote community presents with low mood, social withdrawal, and passive suicidal ideation. There has been a recent suicide in his community. Which approach best reflects evidence-informed practice and the CanMEDS Communicator and Collaborator roles?

Accepted Answer

Assess suicide risk carefully, involve his family with consent, coordinate with community mental health and Indigenous youth supports, and develop a safety plan

Answer

Reassure him that teen mood swings are normal and send him home

Answer

Avoid asking about suicide to prevent planting the idea

Answer

Tell him to deal with stress by himself

Answer

Immediately start high-dose antidepressants without psychosocial support

Practice question

A 15-year-old Indigenous boy from a remote community presents with low mood, social withdrawal, and passive suicidal ideation. There has been a recent suicide in his community. Which approach best reflects evidence-informed practice and the CanMEDS Communicator and Collaborator roles?