NURSING TEAM SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH SUICIDAL IDEATIONS

Abstract

Introduction: Suicide can be understood as an intentional act of causing one's own death, accompanied by suicidal ideation, which is a thought that refers to self-elimination, and is often seen as the "only way out". It is noted that most young people show signs of giving up on life and cries for help, constant phrases that refer to self-exclusion that can sometimes go unnoticed. Currently, suicide is one of the main causes of death, with high rates worldwide. Nursing professionals are at the hospital entrances when faced with these cases of suicide. Objective: To understand the strategies of the nursing team when dealing with adolescents with suicidal ideation. Methodology: This was an integrative review of the literature, which was guided by the question: "What were the strategies of the nursing team when dealing with adolescents with suicidal ideation?" The search was conducted in July and August, using the Virtual Health Library (VHL) through the online databases: LILACS, MEDLINE and BDENF. To select the articles, the Boolean operator "AND" and descriptors registered in DeCS were used: Adolescence, Nursing Care and Suicide. The inclusion criteria adopted were: articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish, in full text, published in the last five years. Theses, monographs and works that did not meet the objective proposed by the study were excluded. After identifying the relevant articles, the abstracts were read and the selected articles were read in full. Subsequently, the results were organized in tables and compared with the relevant literature. Results and Discussions: Adolescents with suicidal behavior need to establish bonds with someone who understands and listens to them. Nursing plays a crucial role in prevention and in supporting families, but recognizes that preventive activities are still limited in primary care. Through active listening and support, nurses can identify risks and implement actions to improve patients' quality of life. However, the lack of specialized training is a challenge. Health professionals need more training, especially to deal with adolescents at risk, creating spaces for listening and adequate support. Conclusion: Nursing plays a fundamental role in the face of suicide, offering support, active listening and support to both the patient and the family. However, there is a need for greater professional training, especially in the care of adolescents. Primary care is essential to identify and intervene effectively in risk factors.