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Talking to Your Child About Suicide

Sep 9, 2021

Children and teens are at greater risk for suicide now than before COVID-19. Learn how to start the conversation about mental health with your child.

Behavioral Health in Schools: Coping Power

Dec 29, 2017

Bringing behavioral health services to schools helps students with identified behavior disorders learn anger management, emotional awareness, appropriate social skills, problem solving and how to handle peer pressure while they’re still young.

Dr. Tami Benton Talks Suicide Prevention in NBC10 Documentary

Jun 12, 2017

For many young people, suicide seems like the only solution to their problems. In an NBC 10 documentary, CHOP Psychiatrist-in-Chief Tami Benton shares what healthcare providers are doing to address this, and what you can do as a parent.

To Soothe and Heal

Apr 28, 2017

The Medical Behavioral Unit at CHOP, with its concentrated approach to treating patients with behavioral issues and soothing atmosphere, is meant to reduce anxiety and help patients, like Mary, stay safe while recovering at the Hospital.

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