Child Traumatic Stress
ICYMI September 2018: 'Just a Teen,' Teens as Truck Drivers, 'Bullet Control,' Suicide Prevention and More
October 1, 2018
Read this roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention for September 2018.
ICYMI August 2018: Impaired Pedestrians, Farm Injuries, Family Separations, and More
August 29, 2018
Here's our monthly roundup of newsworthy articles in the arena of child injury prevention for August 2018.
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Separating Immigrant Children from Their Parents?
August 21, 2018
I recently talked with two of my colleagues at CHOP about the physical and mental impact of the U.S. policy of separating detained immigrant children from their parents at the Mexican border and how parents and other caregivers can help them heal.
Recent CIRP Publications- August 2018
August 14, 2018
This post highlights recent CIRP publications, since April 24, 2018.
ICYMI July 2018--Soccer's Rise & Overuse Injuries, Smartphones & Teens, Emotional Trauma of Border Separations...and More!
July 31, 2018
Read more for a round-up of newsworthy articles about child injury prevention from the past month.
ICYMI June 2018- Rising Rates of Suicide, Preventing Gun Violence, Driver Ed Tuneup, and more...
June 29, 2018
Read more for a round up of newsworthy articles about child injury prevention from the past month.
Child Mortality Webinar Recording
June 19, 2018
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention hosted a webinar which provided actionable information for health policy stakeholders, government agency staff, child health policy advocates, elected officials, and healthcare providers to implement policy changes to adress the three identified causes driving up the child mortality rates.
Register Today for Webinar: "Playing Catch-up -- How to Address US’ Lag in Reducing Child Mortality Rates"
May 17, 2018
On Tuesday June 5th, CIRP will host a webinar bringing together experts across CHOP to identify the underlying causes of mortality in children under age 1 and adolescents 15-19 years, discuss the three major contributing factors driving the lag in US child mortality rates, and discuss the evidence-based policies which should be implemented to address these issues.
American College of Surgeons' Statement on Pediatric PTSD
May 15, 2018
The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma released a statement earlier this year, recognizing the prevalence of pediatric PTSD and the body of research showing that PTSD symptoms impact and disrupt a child’s full recovery from an injury.
Recent CIRP Publications- April 2018
April 24, 2018
This post highlights recent CIRP publications, since October 4, 2017.