Suicide: Related Videos

Teen Suicide

Suicide among our nation's youth has increased dramatically over the years, and is now the second leading cause of death in teenagers today. It's a disturbing statistic, but one which every parent should face. What drives children to take their lives? Are there warning signs you can watch out for, and what should you do if you think your child is considering suicide? Join us as we discuss this national crisis.

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Preteen Injuries: At play

As kids get closer to their teenage years, they'll be spending more and more time away from home and with their friends. Peer pressure can encourage them to take greater risks than they would have before. Parents often find it hard to find a balance between encouraging their child's independence while remaining concerned with their safety. Join us as we discuss what you should still be doing to keep your preteens from harm's way. Topics will include:

• Rollerblade, skateboard, and bicycle safety
• Sports safety
• Pool safety
• Gun safety

Keywords: Injury prevention, preteens, peer pressure, ankle sprains, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, drowning, swimming, handguns, American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Luis Montes

Epilepsy and Depression

Many people with epilepsy also experience depression. What can you do?

Keywords: depression, epilepsy, seizures, psychiatric conditions, psychiatry, phychiatrists, physcologists, episode, link, uni-directional, bi-directional, relationship, depressive disorder, anti-seizure medication, anti-convulsant medication, isolation, isolating behavior, irritability, poor frustration tolerance, severe depression, suicide, suicidal behavior, hospitalization, psychotic symptoms, psychosis, antidepressant medcations, quality of life,

Insurance Claim Forms

"I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary to process this claim." Do you recognize these words? You should, if you've ever read the fine print above your signature on a medical insurance claim form. But what does it really mean? What are you releasing, and to whom? And what about all the writing on the back of the form? Join our panel of experts as they discuss your medical privacy rights are and what rights you give up when you make an insurance claim.

Keywords: Insurance claim, health insurance, confidentiality