A systematic review of existing brief interventions for youth following suicide attempt: informing the development of an autism-adapted intervention - Scorecard - MDSpire

A systematic review of existing brief interventions for youth following suicide attempt: informing the development of an autism-adapted intervention

  • By

  • Stephanie J. Howe

  • Stephanie Andreasen

  • Jessica M. Schwartzman

  • Deinera Exner-Cortens

  • Sandy Thompson-Hodgetts

  • Jonathan A. Weiss

  • Kathleen Chaput

  • Meredith R. Maroney

  • Alexandra X. Jacobs

  • Jordan Mattingly

  • Carly A. McMorris

  • June 12, 2026

  • 0 min

Share

Clinical Scorecard: A Comprehensive Review of Short-Term Interventions for Adolescents Post-Suicide Attempt: Guiding the Creation of an Autism-Specific Approach

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsBrief interventions post-discharge from acute care to reduce suicide risk for Autistic youth.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Remove unsupported claims about existing interventions.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Implement brief interventions adapted for Autistic youth post-discharge, as indicated in the source.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Autistic youth with a history of suicide attempts

        Need for autism-adapted approaches informed by Autistic youth.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Utilize the Autism Adapted Safety Plan (AASAP) for Autistic individuals.
        • Incorporate follow-up contact and safety planning in post-discharge care.

        Related Resources & Content

        Original Source(s)

        A systematic review of existing brief interventions for youth following suicide attempt: informing the development of an autism-adapted intervention

        • by Stephanie J. Howe, Stephanie Andreasen, Jessica M. Schwartzman, Deinera Exner-Cortens, Sandy Thompson-Hodgetts, Jonathan A. Weiss, Kathleen Chaput, Meredith R. Maroney, Alexandra X. Jacobs, Jordan Mattingly, Carly A. McMorris

        • June 12, 2026

        Related Content

        Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Groups Addressing Hostile Attribution Bias Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits

        Health Communication in the Age of Instant Misinformation—From Press Conference to Prescription

        Federal Autism Advisory Committee's Initial Meeting Centers on 'Severe Autism