Jordyn was always social, active and deeply connected to the people around her. So, when the world shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, her mother, Andrea, began noticing changes that felt impossible to ignore. “Her depression really started during COVID when everything went to home instruction,” Andrea said. “She’s a very social girl, and suddenly […]
New app supports women through their pregnancy and parenting journey
With the new Akron Children’s Mother and Baby App, you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to keep you and your baby healthy. “We designed the app to benefit women at various stages in their journey – from pre-conception through parenthood,” said Roderick Ingram Sr., Akron Children’s vice president of marketing and communications. “From birth […]
Healing spaces for young minds: Akron Children’s Women’s Board pledges $2.32 million to transform inpatient unit
Since 1890, when a group of visionary women founded the Mary Day Nursery to care for children while their mothers worked, the Akron Children’s Women’s Board has been at the heart of the care delivered through Akron Children’s. Evolving with the community’s needs – from post-polio rehabilitation to modern-day challenges – the board has remained […]
Fostering hope through research and recreation: Cynthia Parker Matthews Family Foundation invests in innovative behavioral health initiatives at Akron Children’s
In a time when mental health challenges among youth are on the rise, the Cynthia Parker Matthews Family Foundation is stepping up with transformative support for Akron Children’s. The foundation’s $1.5 million pledge establishes the Behavioral Health Faculty Research Program, aimed at advancing understanding of how mental health conditions develop, their community impacts and optimal […]
Thinking bigger for behavioral health: How Peg’s Foundation is transforming pediatric mental health care
When serious mental illness struck Burt and Margaret “Peg” Morgan’s son, Dave, it upended their lives. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Dave spent much of his time in treatment facilities, facing disruptions that even the family’s resources could not prevent. In response, the Morgans founded the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, now known as Peg’s Foundation, with the […]
Resources and tips to prevent youth suicide
From mental health issues to social media pressures to easy access to guns and other lethal means, youth suicide risk remains at crisis levels. Dr. Kevin Triemstra, pediatric psychologist, recently provided tips on youth suicide prevention. Suicide remains a major public health concern. In 2023, 1 in 5 high school students seriously considered attempting suicide, […]
