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2026
May
27,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
There is nothing quite like the roar of a crowd when a team scores, but for a child used to a quiet living room, that noise can feel like a thunderstorm. With a major international soccer tournament coming to North Texas, Cook Children’s Health Care …
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2025
October
07,
2025
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10:55 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children’s Health Care System is proud to announce that six of its specialty programs have been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This recognition underscores …
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May
18,
2025
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13:49 PM
America/Chicago
Lisa Elliott, Ph.D., psychologist and manager of Cook Children's Behavioral Health Clinic in Denton, spoke with USA Today about what emotional abuse looks like, the harms associated with it and what to do if you or a loved one is experiencing it. …
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April
07,
2025
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17:55 PM
America/Chicago
The devastating fatal stabbing at last week's Frisco ISD track meet has deeply affected our community, leaving many parents concerned about their child's emotional well-being and the effect of trauma. Recognizing the need for support during …
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2024
September
11,
2024
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09:21 AM
America/Chicago
By Amber KaiserSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month and it can make the difference in someone’s life to have emotional and mental health support with access to the resources they need. Being open to mental health education and counseling …
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August
12,
2024
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15:33 PM
America/Chicago
By Rachel HatcherWhether you’re a younger kid starting kindergarten or a teenager starting high school, going back to school can create a lot of feelings. We asked Kia Carter, M.D., co-medical director of Inpatient and Consultation Liaison …
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April
12,
2024
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10:53 AM
America/Chicago
Fort Worth Magazine's annual Top Doctors edition is out now – Cook Children's has 46 physicians on this year's list. Kia Carter, M.D., and Kristen Pyrc, M.D., the co-directors of the Psychiatry Department, are featured on the cover. …
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2023
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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April
11,
2023
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14:15 PM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 42 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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April
10,
2023
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10:54 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 41 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
28,
2023
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10:23 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 40 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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February
06,
2023
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10:47 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleWe’re born with a mind, body and soul. When something goes wrong with one, it often affects another. That’s especially true for individuals with diseases of the nervous system — or the brain, spinal cord and nerves — and it’s the …
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January
18,
2023
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12:45 PM
America/Chicago
Beginning March 2023, we'll begin moving many of our specialty clinics. You can keep up with the latest changes by visiting our Cook Children's Dodson Specialty Clinics page on cookchildrens.org.
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2022
July
12,
2022
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13:50 PM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 17 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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March
04,
2022
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07:00 AM
America/Chicago
The war and invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns for people of all ages and children can be very receptive to what's going on around them. The crisis can be a lot to take in, mentally and emotionally.“Children are searching for their own …
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2021
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. …
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January
07,
2021
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17:08 PM
America/Chicago
The events that unfolded at our nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6 have left many of us hurting, confused, and anxious about the state of our country. For parents, knowing what to say to their children about the violence can be difficult. Sam McCage, …
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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 …
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November
06,
2020
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14:16 PM
America/Chicago
Two Cook Children’s experts are warning parents nationwide about the potential dangers of social media challenges.Hospitalist nurse practitioner Amber Jewison and psychiatrist Kia Carter, M.D. were featured on the nationally-syndicated show …
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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 …
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September
01,
2020
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11:11 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley ParrottWidespread change due to the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the nation, which has left many parents struggling to keep essential appointments with, not only their physicians, but with behavioral health specialists as well. Parents are …
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May
08,
2020
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14:38 PM
America/Chicago
By Lisa Elliott, licensed psychologist
With more kids at home and without a lot to do, it’s not surprising most of us have eased up on our screen-time restrictions during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
However, statistics show it’s …
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April
07,
2020
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11:27 AM
America/Chicago
Whitney Appleby, Ph.D., licensed psychologist at Cook Children's, shares deep breathing skills for children and families.
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April
07,
2020
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10:57 AM
America/Chicago
All children, regardless of age, developmental level or health status, could be feeling stress due to the ways in which their routines and lives have changed in response to Covid-19. Here are a few tips for talking with your children during this …
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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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2018
August
17,
2018
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10:26 AM
America/Chicago
You’re holding your child’s hand on your way to the first day of school. The squeeze on your hand is tighter than usual. Then suddenly your little one sees a friend, smiles, releases your grip and you watch them run to school together …
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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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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 …
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February
15,
2018
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16:43 PM
America/Chicago
So here we are again. Another school shooting. As adults, we are the ones kids look to for comfort. The ones they depend on to be strong. How many adults are feeling just a bit weak or overwhelmed with the news of yet another shooting? I’ll …
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February
12,
2018
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14:01 PM
America/Chicago
Former Texas A&M Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Manziel has gone public with his recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder in hopes of explaining his behavior that helped him lose his job as an NFL quarterback.
“At the end of the day, I …
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