Kids facing the trauma of war in Ukraine comforted by dog therapy

Some of the children witnessed how Russian soldiers invaded their hometowns and beat their relatives, while others are related to those on the front lines.

Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests

The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.

Children 8 and up should be screened for anxiety, US task force says
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued April 2022 guidance saying every child 8 and older should be screened for anxiety and those 12 and older for depression.

1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says
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The figured were released by the World Health Organization ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10.

Study: Suicide-related emergency room visits nearly double among children and teens
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Emergency rooms are seeing an alarming increase in child and teen emergency room visits for suicidal thoughts and attempts, a new study from JAMA Pediatrics has found.