Due to its psychiatric side effects, the FDA advises that Singulair should not be the first choice treatment for mild allergies, and healthcare providers should weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Singulair for asthma.
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States among all people over 10 years old, and rates are on the rise. Understanding the warning signs and risk factors can help prevent suicides.
Read More »Self-injury and Choking: Destructive Behaviors in Children and Teenagers
It is not surprising when adolescents behave in ways that are potentially dangerous and self-destructive, but now younger children are also choosing to harm themselves through cutting, biting, and asphyxiation techniques like the ‘choking game.’
Read More »Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Youth Suicide: Smoking, Drinking, Marijuana, Family Problems, Sexual Orientation, and School-Performance
Why do kids kill themselves and what are some of the warning signs? A 2001 study reveals some predictable findings, and some surprises.
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