More psych hospital beds are needed for kids, but neighbors say not here
In January, a teenager in suburban St. Louis informed his high school counselor that a classmate said he planned to kill himself later that day.
Apr 17, 2025
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No form of immigration detention is safe for children
A first-of-its-kind review into the psychological impact of immigration detention has shown there are no safe forms of detention for children.
Apr 15, 2025
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Therapeutic interventions reduce suicide attempts in adolescents, study shows
Therapeutic intervention in adolescents with self-harming behavior does not lead to a reduced risk of future death, new Keele University-led research suggests.
Feb 27, 2025
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Anti-LGBTQ+ policies harm the health of not only LGBTQ+ people, but all Americans, suggests public health expert
In 2024, state legislatures introduced an all-time record of 533 bills targeting LGBTQ+ populations. These policies create a patchwork of legal landscapes that vary widely between and within states, affecting aspects of everyday ...
Feb 7, 2025
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Study links rising suicidality among teen girls to increase in identifying as LGBQ
Amid an increase in suicidal behavior among teen girls, new research links this phenomenon to the significant increase in the number of female students identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning (LGBQ).
Jan 16, 2025
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Suicidal behavior found to be more common among construction workers
A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that male construction workers have a 50% higher risk of suicide attempts and suicide. The findings confirm that suicidal behavior is more common among men in professions ...
Jan 8, 2025
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New youth mental health program shows promise
Teenagers who land in an ER with a mental health crisis can be effectively helped by a community-based program.
Dec 19, 2024
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Study finds parental emotional abuse linked to teen suicide attempts
A study by CUNY SPH alumna Abigail Lyons and faculty from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) reveals a concerning connection between parental emotional abuse and suicide attempts among ...
Dec 18, 2024
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First-ever randomized clinical trial uses video telehealth for suicide prevention
Suicide remains a pressing public health concern. An estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year worldwide, according to The World Health Organization. In 2022, there were 49,449 suicides in the United States.
Nov 12, 2024
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Adverse childhood experiences common in US high school students
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common in U.S. high school students, according to research published in a supplement to the Oct. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality ...
Oct 9, 2024
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