The Zero Suicide Toolkit for Children’s Hospitals is being released today in honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. The issue of pediatric suicide has become an increasingly urgent concern, prompting health care systems to seek innovative...
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October 9, 2019
Establishing regular staples of self-care needs to be a priority for those of us with careers spent in service to people and communities across the globe.
October 3, 2019
In honor of World Teachers’ Day (October 5), let’s reflect on all of the teachers who pour their skill, creativity, energy, and love into making the impossible possible for their students.
September 27, 2019
When I mention my work with the Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning (CIRCL), people often ask, “So, what exactly is cyberlearning?” It’s a good question with a broad answer.
September 16, 2019
Over the past decade, suicide prevention efforts have increasingly relied on doctors to offer care and attention to people in...
September 3, 2019
We must continue to support economic and educational programs that help young people—no matter where they live—to unlock whatever opportunities may arise.
September 3, 2019
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time when we work at the local, state, and national levels to advocate for prevention, support those who may be struggling, and remember those we’ve lost.
September 2, 2019
In only a few years, e-cigarettes and vape pens have exploded in popularity—especially among teenagers, who often view them as less harmful than conventional cigarettes. But just how many teenagers are vaping?
September 2, 2019
This past summer, I tried to find ways to keep my kids engaged in learning about the world around them. As the school buses hit the road, I’m still working on this—particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM as it is referred to in education circles.
September 1, 2019
Resilient children have the social and emotional skills they need to face adversity with a sturdy disposition. Here are three simple yet effective ideas to try today.