Doctors Declare National Emergency in Children’s Mental Health
In early 2021, emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts increased 51% among girls ages 12-17 compared to the same period in 2019.
In early 2021, emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts increased 51% among girls ages 12-17 compared to the same period in 2019.
UNC chancellor urged students and staff to take the day to rest and check in with each other following two suicides and an attempted suicide.
Hospitals have noticed a significant upswing in the admission of children due to mental health issues, and the pandemic is the likely culprit.
Samwel Uko went to the hospital twice in the same day for mental health issues. The second time he was brought in by local police.
Cincinnati Public Schools are being blamed for not taking action after an 8-year-old boy was repeatedly bullied.
Dr. Poland will support Navigate360 with the development of new curriculum, software and training for K-12 schools. These new offerings address topics including youth suicide, depression and mental health.
The shooter took his own life, and a friend of the woman was also found shot to death in her home.
The Washington University in St. Louis Police Department has embraced Safe Zone training to better support LGBTQ+ students, staff, administrators and faculty.
After a 15-year-old boy took his own life after falling victim to a catfishing Internet scam, the North Colonie school district is holding Internet Safety sessions with middle and high school students.
As more students return to in-person learning, most teens don’t feel confident that their schools are prepared to address mental health and safety needs.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.
This session will focus on improving college campus threat assessments, response and cyber safety in the post–COVID world.