Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to understand how nursing professionals in an urgent and emergency service perceive suicide in adolescence. Methods: This is a research with a qualitative approach. For data collection, which took place in February 2016, a semi-structured interview script prepared by the authors themselves was part of the study. 12 nurses and 12 nursing technicians who work in an Emergency Care Unit. The data obtained were analyzed according to Bardin's content analysis. Results: Two categories emerged from the data analysis: “The external world and the adolescent suicide attempt” and “The internal world and the adolescent suicide attempt”. Assistance to adolescents who attempt suicide is primarily based on technical and empirical care. Myths about the suicide attempt emerged from the professionals' statements. Conclusion: The need for permanent education is perceived with the professionals who work directly in the emergency services and who attend the adolescent who tries to commit suicide. The need for a multidisciplinary team to analyze and offer full assistance is emphasized. to the teenager.