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Parents and Teens Don’t See Eye to Eye on Suicide Risk
Half of parents don’t know their adolescent has had thoughts about suicide, and more than 75 percent of parents are unaware of their adolescent’s thoughts of death and dying.
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag for Other Psychological Issues
Behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) may represent a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions, including depression and suicide.
CHOP, Penn Scientists Aim to Address Disparities in Health Research for Women
The assumption that women react the same way to medication or medical intervention as men may be wrong.
Innovative Solutions at CHOP Are Removing Barriers to Mental Health Care
One out of every five school-age kids has or will have a mental or behavioral health condition in any given year. Learn about CHOP’s approach to tackling the hurdles in delivering and seeking care.
CHOP’s Center for Autism Research Shows How the Brain’s “Reward Circuit” Plays a Key Role in Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuroimaging reveals differences in rewards processing linked to social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests in ASD.
CHOP Doctors Talk Depression, Suicide, Ahead of “13 Reasons Why” Season Two
The Netflix show which follows the suicide of a high school student has sparked concern from parents.
Behavioral Health in Schools: Coping Power
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.
CHOP Hosts Suicide Prevention Town Hall for Health, City and Education Leaders
State-wide coalition looks at ways to prevent suicide, with focus on college students.
Dr. Tami Benton Talks Suicide Prevention in NBC10 Documentary
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
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.