Suicide is a major public health issue, and a leading cause of death in the United States. Caregivers of young children with or at-risk for disabilities and developmental delays may experience significant life stressors that increase their risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Early childhood special education (ECSE) home visitors may be in a prime position to notice and intervene in these situations but may lack the training and confidence to do so. This article outlines evidence-based strategies for identifying and responding to possible suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the context of ECSE home visiting.

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识别和应对自杀行为：针对儿童早期家庭访客的循证策略

自杀是一个主要的公共卫生问题，也是美国的主要死因。照顾有残疾和发育迟缓风险或有残疾和发育迟缓风险的幼儿的看护人可能会面临严重的生活压力，这会增加他们产生自杀念头和行为的风险。早期儿童特殊教育 (ECSE) 家庭访问者可能处于注意到这些情况并进行干预的主要位置，但可能缺乏这样做的培训和信心。本文概述了在 ECSE 家访背景下识别和应对可能的自杀想法和行为的循证策略。