2023
September
13,
2023
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16:07 PM
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Note: If your child is a danger to themselves or someone else, do not delay. Take your child to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you cannot transport your child safely. If you feel your child needs support, please click here to …
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September
11,
2023
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16:38 PM
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If your child is a danger to themselves or someone else, do not delay. Take your child to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you cannot transport your child safely.September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you are concerned about a …
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June
13,
2023
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12:56 PM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 50 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative, and aims to reach …
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March
02,
2023
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12:58 PM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 37 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative, and aims to reach …
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2022
October
20,
2022
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13:22 PM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 28 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative, and aims to reach parents through …
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September
06,
2022
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13:50 PM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 22 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative, and aims to reach parents through …
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2021
October
21,
2021
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16:22 PM
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Three top pediatric health organizations have declared a national state of emergency in children’s mental health, attributing it to the enormous toll the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the nation’s youth and urging lawmakers to address …
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September
21,
2021
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11:53 AM
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Twenty-one in a series.Over the last six months, Cook Children's has released 20 articles regarding mental health, suicide in youth and teens, and resources to help young people in crisis. Recently, we spoke with experts to learn …
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August
10,
2021
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12:18 PM
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Seventeen in a series.Along with the physical illnesses and injuries treated at the Cook Children’s emergency department (ED), a standard part of care includes a questionnaire that flags possible suicide risk.Every patient ages 8 and older in …
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August
03,
2021
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09:13 AM
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Sixteen in a series. There is nothing more inspiring than seeing a child with a disability overcome the daily challenges they face. Their determination, strength and courage are what superheroes are made of. But, even superheroes sometimes need …
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June
22,
2021
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08:00 AM
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Twelve in a series. Imagine living through a tornado. The wind howling over the sound of sirens. Lightning illuminates your home. Then, you hear it - the roar. You watch the ceiling start to give way. Fear turns to panic. Running on adrenaline, …
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June
15,
2021
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08:46 AM
America/Chicago
Eleven in a series. Bullying is an age-old issue. Generations old and new are familiar with the power plays of those that intentionally try to hurt another. It happens on the playground, in the classroom, by the locker, at the lunch table, on …
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May
25,
2021
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10:40 AM
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Eight in a series. Over the past few weeks, we’ve published a series of articles about the mental health crisis shaking the foundation of our youngest generation. It’s been a difficult and heart-wrenching conversation as, together, …
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May
17,
2021
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20:00 PM
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Seven in a series. Sometimes the first step toward saving the world begins in your own backyard.That’s the hope for Frances Wampler and Blair Williams, two staffers at the Center for Children’s Health led by Cook Children’s, …
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May
10,
2021
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20:00 PM
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Six in a series.Like an earthquake rumbling underfoot, crumpling the ground beneath, the suicide of a loved one has a way of knocking you to your hands and knees.After the initial shock wave throws you, constant aftershocks of emotions—running …
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May
04,
2021
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07:50 AM
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Five in a series.In today’s society, social media is a major part of life for all age groups. While some use the platforms to keep up with family and friends, others use the sites for networking and job hunting. For those 18 and younger, …
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April
20,
2021
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11:04 AM
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Three in a series. Statistics, no matter how alarming, sometimes blur into faceless numbers when parents hear them on TV or read them in a news story.That’s until it’s your child in the emergency room, hooked to an IV while …
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April
06,
2021
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08:46 AM
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One in a series. One year into COVID-19, it’s clear the pandemic is taking a toll on the mental wellbeing of children and teens.In March, a record 43 patients were admitted to Cook Children’s Medical Center after attempting suicide. …
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2020
October
27,
2020
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12:44 PM
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The number of patients admitted to Cook Children’s after attempting suicide continues to rise. In September, 37 children and teens were treated for suicide attempts, marking the worst month on record since at least 2015.“September of …
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September
22,
2020
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14:42 PM
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An alarming rate of children are purposefully harming themselves and ending up at Cook Children’s Medical Center. In August, 29 patients were admitted to the hospital after attempting suicide. This marks the third worst month since at least …
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June
11,
2020
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15:59 PM
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In her more than 25 years at Cook Children's, nothing prepared Lisa Elliott, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist for the past few months. She calls them "the most challenging time I've had in all my years at Cook Children's concerning …
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2019
October
17,
2019
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11:21 AM
America/Chicago
Suicide rates among young people rose at an alarming rate in the U.S. between 2007 and 2017, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC found:
That suicides increased by 56% during the 10-year …
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September
10,
2019
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14:55 PM
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Along with routine questions about your child’s diet, growth and development, more and more pediatricians are asking children difficult questions about depression and thoughts about suicide.
Kristen Pyrc, M.D., co-medical director of …
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2018
June
11,
2018
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10:29 AM
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Because we are part of the Cook Children's Health System, we are also uniquely positioned to care for those children coping with mental health as well as chronic physical conditions or diagnoses. Click here to learn more about our Behavioral …
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May
17,
2018
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10:50 AM
America/Chicago
The number of children showing up in emergency rooms for suicidal thoughts and attempts is on the rise, especially during the school year.
According to a new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids ages 5 to 17 were …
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2017
September
20,
2017
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10:43 AM
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She holds in her hands the autopsy report of her 19-year-old son, a young man with dreams to “do something big in this world.”
Tracy Jensen often thinks about her son, Ethan. He was someone with an amazing aptitude for learning. …
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September
20,
2017
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10:38 AM
America/Chicago
Teen suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-to-24-year-olds, and the sixth leading cause of dath for 5-14-year-olds.
Lisa Elliott, a licensed psychologist and clinic manager of Cook Children’s Behavioral Health in Denton, says …
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August
04,
2017
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11:32 AM
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Startling statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show the suicide rate among teenage girls has hit a 40-year high.
According to data released Thursday, suicide rates doubled among girls and increased more than 30 …
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July
12,
2017
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11:12 AM
America/Chicago
Keeping up with social media is not easy if you’re a parent.
As quickly as you get a handle on whatever device or outlet your child’s looking at, something new comes along. Usually your kids know about what’s new in social media …
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June
06,
2017
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10:16 AM
America/Chicago
On the top floor of the brand new South Tower building at Cook Children’s Medical Center sits a facility most people will never see. The doors are locked from inside and out. The only access granted comes with the swipe of a badge. This …
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