More Kids Seeking Help for Mental Health at ERs, Research Shows
More than 293,000 children have been diagnosed for some type of mental illness in a pediatric emergency room from 2012 to 2016.
Depression
Study: 1 in 5 College Students Contemplate Suicide
A recent study shows that college students are feeling more stress and anxiety than ever, leading to suicidal thoughts or deciding to harm themselves.
Study: Depressed Children are More Likely to Have Skill Deficits
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Research shows depressed children are six times as likely to have setbacks in certain areas and parents and teachers are struggling to recognize it.
New Study: Significant Rise in Suicide Attempts Among Kids, Teens
The study, published on May 16, identified nearly 116,000 cases of suicidal thoughts or attempts at 31 children’s hospitals between 2008 and 2015.
Doctor Commits Suicide Using Fentanyl at Froedtert Hospital
The resident physician reportedly struggled with depression and alcohol abuse and was hospitalized in 2016 following a suicide attempt.
Georgia Tech Invests $1 Million in Campus Mental Health Services
The additional funding for mental health services comes almost two weeks after a student, who suffered from depression, was shot and killed by police.
Finnish Anti-Bullying Program Sees Promising Results
A 2016 study implemented the anti-bullying program at 39 out of 77 surveyed Finnish schools. Would the program be successful in the U.S.?
Rise in College Student Mental Health Issues Reported
More than 75 percent of lifetime mental health conditions are diagnosed before the age of 24.
’13 Reasons Why’ Raises Teen Suicide Concerns in Schools
The show’s sensitive themes have sparked a controversy.
Report Shows Depressed Teens More Likely to Use Drugs
The report analyzed major depressive episodes by age, gender and race.
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