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Study Identifies Growing Risk of Suicide Among Black Teens
Posted on February 14, 2010
Suicide is an alarming threat for teens who may be dealing with mental issues, such as depression or bipolar disorder. New research suggests that teens in specific demographic groups may be more at risk than others.
Study Examines Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Among Childhood Cancer Survivors
Posted on February 12, 2010
Some may call an adult who survived childhood cancer blessed. For some of those survivors, this description misses the mark. In fact, these survivors have an increased risk for suicidal thoughts, even if it has been decades since their last cancer treatment.
