Child Suicide Prevention Act aims to reduce youth suicide rates through health care education and training.
The Child Suicide Prevention Act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to implement evidence-based practices in health care settings to reduce youth suicide rates. These practices include screening and risk assessment techniques, lethal means safety, and communication strategies. The bill also mandates the development of a website to inform individuals, families, schools, and providers about best practices in suicide prevention.
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