2022
January
11,
2022
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13:39 PM
America/Chicago
Anxiety and depression drive some teens to recreational marijuana as a way to self-medicate. But that coping strategy can backfire.Health advocacy groups indicate a link between marijuana use and an increased chance for mental health problems. The Na...
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2021
September
14,
2021
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09:21 AM
America/Chicago
Twenty in a series. A young girl who was recently seen by Cook Children’s C.A.R.E. (Child Advocacy Resource and Evaluation) Team sat sobbing on the exam room floor, distraught after receiving a series of immunization shots.Many of the children seen b...
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August
09,
2021
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09:49 AM
America/Chicago
There are currently 16 patients being treated at Cook Children’s Medical Center for COVID-19, and medical professionals worry the new school year could drive hospitalizations up even further. Just weeks before students head back to class in person, C...
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June
22,
2021
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
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, your ...
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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 the bus...
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May
25,
2021
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10:40 AM
America/Chicago
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, we’ve opened our e...
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May
04,
2021
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07:50 AM
America/Chicago
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, social media...
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April
06,
2021
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08:46 AM
America/Chicago
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. This staggering f...
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2020
November
17,
2020
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14:42 PM
America/Chicago
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year but, for many, the holidays can be a difficult season when feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, loss and grief are at an all-time high—and that’s in a normal year. But 2020 has been anything...
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October
27,
2020
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12:44 PM
America/Chicago
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 2020 has been th...
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September
22,
2020
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14:42 PM
America/Chicago
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 2015.“We'...
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August
27,
2020
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13:32 PM
America/Chicago
By Michelle Bailey, M.D.
It’s natural for parents to want to protect their children when they are distressed. But when it comes to anxiety, taking kids out of anxiety-provoking situations may not always be the right answer.
In fact, we should m...
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June
11,
2020
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15:59 PM
America/Chicago
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 patient needs."
S...
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2019
July
18,
2019
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11:12 AM
America/Chicago
Believe it or not, summer’s almost over and the new school year will begin before you know it.
Are you ready? Or are you like a certain dad I know who usually waits until the last minute? Last year, this dad forgot:
To book his child's ph...
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April
05,
2019
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11:17 AM
America/Chicago
“You have plenty of courage, I am sure,” answered Oz. “All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you ha...
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January
10,
2019
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10:44 AM
America/Chicago
It’s spring in North Texas and just like clockwork, severe weather is expected to impact our area this evening. Large hail, damaging winds and even tornadoes are a possibility with the thunderstorms that are predicted to develop by late afternoon. Fo...
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2018
August
29,
2018
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11:15 AM
America/Chicago
Stress, as a whole, will never, never, never go away.
Stress, the negative influences upon our daily lives, and anxiety, the worry and mental energy directed toward stress, are part of every human life from infancy through adulthood.
One partic...
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April
06,
2018
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15:15 PM
America/Chicago
Today’s students have greater demands than ever before, with homework and a greater emphasis on scoring high on standardized tests like the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).
Parents can help by making sure that children pla...
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2015
August
05,
2015
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11:17 AM
America/Chicago
Nearly all children dabble in picky eating. But, severely picky eaters take food selectivity to a different level. Severe selective eating is a disorder that prevents the consumption of certain foods or food groups and is associated with complete int...
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