As a clinician who performed psychiatric assessments in the ER and now teaches suicide prevention, I believe knowing the warning signs of suicide are critical. Being aware of them can encourage us to tune-in and ask questions so that we can offer help when needed. However, to gain a more complete picture, it is also The post Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens appeared first on Cincinnati Children's Blog.| Cincinnati Children's Blog
Teen suicide warning signs often go unnoticed. Read more about the signs and ways to seek help for teens that need support.| Cincinnati Children's Blog
Most eye injuries in the United States happen to children. Almost 1 in 4 of those injuries occur during sports and recreational activities. That adds up to more than 19,000 emergency room (ER) visits each year. The good news is that it’s possible to prevent most eye injuries. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics The post What Parents Need To Know About Sports Eye Injuries in Kids appeared first on Cincinnati Children's Blog.| Cincinnati Children's Blog
There’s nothing cuter than your little one hugging a baby animal. But what you might not notice as you snap that adorable photo is the germs it may be carrying. Even the healthiest looking animals can be shedding bacteria without any symptoms. That’s not to say that kids shouldn’t go to petting zoos, fairs, farms The post 6 Precautions to Take When Visiting Petting Zoos appeared first on Cincinnati Children's Blog.| Cincinnati Children's Blog