Tag: teen suicide
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AAP Calls for Pediatricians to Assess Teen Suicide Risks
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of rising suicide rates, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is now encouraging pediatricians to conduct screenings for suicide risks among adolescents. This initiative comes as a response to the alarming statistic that suicide has become the second-leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States. The AAP…
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Tragic Loss: Teen Takes Her Life After Enduring Bullying
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartbreaking incident, a high school student in Texas took her own life in front of her family, reportedly as a result of ongoing bullying. The 18-year-old, named Emily Johnson, was a senior at Texas City High School near Houston. Her sister, Rachel, shared the devastating moment when she received a…
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Decrease in Teen Suicide Rates Linked to Legalization of Gay Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking revelation, a recent study highlights a significant correlation between the legalization of gay marriage and a decrease in teen suicide attempts. It turns out that when LGBTQ+ youth are embraced rather than marginalized, their mental well-being improves dramatically. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics examined self-reported suicide attempts among…