Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. That sentence was the driving force behind a full-day conference Akron Children’s held on May 29 entitled, “Akron Children’s Goes Orange: Strategies to Address Pediatric Firearm Injuries and Their Prevention.” The Akron Children’s surgery and trauma teams led the effort. […]
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, […]
How to talk to your kids about suicide prevention
Youth suicide is on the rise. Thanks to increased social media use and effects from school stressors and bullying, kids and teens are facing challenges that are uniquely harder to navigate than previous generations. As a parent, you may be wondering how you can talk to your child about suicide and how to get them […]
Thoughtful, consistent response after suicide may prevent other deaths
Mental health experts at Akron Children’s, in partnership with colleagues throughout the community, have been working on solutions to prevent suicide. Now the concern is even greater given the COVID-19 pandemic and the way it has disrupted lives on a vast and historic scale. With so much trauma due to the virus – the death […]
