Many teens who die by suicide show warning signs ahead of time. But those signs aren’t always easy to spot. […]
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Risk Factors for Suicide
As a clinician who performed psychiatric assessments in the ER and now teaches suicide prevention, I believe knowing the warning […]
What Parents Need to Know About Sports Eye Injuries in Kids
Most eye injuries in the United States happen to children. Almost 1 in 4 of those injuries occur during sports […]
Is Your Teen or Young Adult Prepared to Manage Their Own Healthcare?
Becoming a young adult can be hard. And let’s face it, there are a lot of changes at this time […]
Procrastination and Teens: 5 Talking Points for Parents
You’ve asked your teen three times to make their doctor’s appointment, and they still haven’t done it. Why does it […]
Warm Weather Guide to Water Safety
It’s high time for getting kids outside to play in pools and at beaches. Before you head out, it’s important […]
Whippits, Huffing and Nitrous Gas: What Kids Are Inhaling for a High
What Is Inhalant Use? Inhalant use involves inhaling fumes from everyday household products to achieve a “high” caused by cutting […]