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2026
July
27,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
In a few weeks, the new school year will be in full swing with busy drop-off lines, buses back on the roads, and active school zones. Cook Children’s Health Care System knows families want to be prepared, that’s why from physical health to mental …
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March
20,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
From a child’s first breath, parents begin to see the possibilities life offers their child. You can trust that Cook Children’s is here to help them achieve their dreams. Wherever you live in North Texas, the care your child needs is nearby. Our …
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2025
December
23,
2025
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11:08 AM
America/Chicago
After hours and hours behind the microphone recording incredible stories of hope and resilience, Cook Children’s Raising Joy Podcast is posting its final episode. And it is ending right where it got started: with a conversation with our very first …
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September
29,
2025
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08:09 AM
America/Chicago
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Cook Children’s Health Care System has long been a leader in addressing mental health. Following a 44% increase in pediatric patient admissions for suicide attempts from 2015 to 2016, the …
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August
20,
2025
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14:54 PM
America/Chicago
Since 2016, Cook Children’s has helped children express their feelings through art. This month, some of that art will be displayed for millions of people.Children’s Feelings are a Work of Art is a mental health initiative designed by Cook Children’s …
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July
10,
2025
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10:10 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children's understands that the tragedy in Central Texas can bring a surge of feelings and emotions. This may be difficult for a child, and even an adult, to navigate. Cook Children's family therapist, Karen Abonza, LCSW, shares how and when …
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July
07,
2025
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12:06 PM
America/Chicago
Our hearts go out to the children and families affected by the recent floods in Central Texas, especially those at Camp Mystic and beyond. We understand many parents and loved ones are struggling to find the right words to explain this tragedy and …
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July
07,
2025
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11:52 AM
America/Chicago
Our hearts go out to the children and families affected by the recent floods in Central Texas, especially those at Camp Mystic and beyond. We understand many parents and loved ones are struggling to find the right words to explain this tragedy …
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June
09,
2025
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11:10 AM
America/Chicago
During the second session of Cook Children’s Child Health Summit, Cook Children’s Center for Community Health continued to share key findings on family and children health needs in our communities.The Community Health Needs Assessment provides …
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May
02,
2025
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14:12 PM
America/Chicago
Texas public and charter schools adopted anti-bullying policies in 2017 to combat bullying and cyberbullying. The Legislature passed “David’s Law” that year.Despite this, medical professionals at Cook Children’s Health Care System often hear from …
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February
11,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
In 2021, a surge in suicide attempts among children and teens was a call to action for Cook Children’s Health Care System.In March of that year, a record 43 patients were admitted to Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth after attempting …
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2024
May
28,
2024
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14:17 PM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 82 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 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 honest …
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2023
September
13,
2023
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16:07 PM
America/Chicago
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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May
01,
2023
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11:01 AM
America/Chicago
Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. If you believe that your child is having a mental or physical health emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Call or text 988 for …
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2022
November
29,
2022
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10:42 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 34 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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September
27,
2022
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11:23 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 26 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
23,
2022
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11:02 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 25 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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August
30,
2022
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10:10 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 21 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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August
23,
2022
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10:37 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 20 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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August
16,
2022
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10:19 AM
America/Chicago
Child Life Specialist Series: In the coming months, we will dive deeper into children’s expression of emotions, the validation of children’s emotions and experiences (including tears), and what it looks like to advocate for our children in all …
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June
07,
2022
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11:19 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 13 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. You can also listen on our YouTube channel. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication …
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March
01,
2022
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08:40 AM
America/Chicago
Go here to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Episode 1 and Episode 2 are also available on our YouTube channel.
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2017
October
10,
2017
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10:47 AM
America/Chicago
Lisa Elliott, a licensed psychologist and clinic manager of Cook Children’s Psychology Department in Denton, has heard multiple reasons/explanations/excuses from parents as to why they have not sought mental health help for …
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