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, […]
Side with Safety: How to ask about guns in the home before play dates
Play dates are an exciting — and developmental — part of growing up for kids. But when the play date is not at their house, parents ask about all sorts of safety concerns before they allow their children to attend. Especially for new friends or caretakers, they may ask about pets in the home, various […]
