Name
Poster 07 - Patient and Caregiver Perspectives Regarding Delivery of Caring Contacts and Remote Monitoring for Suicide Risk
Date & Time
Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location Name
Grand Foyer (4th Floor)
Description

This study gathered perspectives of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with lived experience of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors and their caregivers regarding delivery and implementation of two suicide prevention programs. AYA and caregiver perspectives are reviewed separately and then compared across the two groups. Overall findings are shared, and conclusions include next steps for these programs and key adaptations that should be considered for healthcare systems.

Speakers
Denise Chang, MD
Co-Authors
Sarah Danzo, Kenny Yi, Patrick Wedgeworth
Tags
Behavioral Medicine Topics such as insomnia or medication adherence, Patient-centered care or Patient perspectives, Suicide
Session Type
Poster
Learn more about adolescent/young adults and caregiver perspectives on suicide care
Be able to describe innovative approaches to delivering suicide prevention programs
Discover both similarities and differences in perspectives amongst adolescents/young adults and caregivers on care delivery. methods

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