Research In Action
Research In Action
Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from September 2025.
Over the Counter Medications and Pediatric Suicide
A recent study revealed that over-the-counter medications, particularly pain relievers, are increasingly linked to suicides and self-harm among children aged 6 to 12, with poisoning calls rising significantly in this age group.
Addressing Trauma in Migrant Teens Through Compassionate Care
This essay in Pediatrics highlights how pediatricians can use trauma-informed and culturally sensitive assessments to support migrant teens coping with the lingering psychological effects of displacement, violence, and loss.
AI Chatbots: Dangers for Teens in Crisis
Parents testified before Congress that their teenage sons died by suicide after forming emotionally dependent relationships with AI chatbots, urging lawmakers to regulate the technology amid growing evidence that such systems can exploit adolescents’ psychological vulnerabilities and fail to redirect users in crisis.
Advancing Equity in Firearm Safety Counseling
This commentary outlines an antiracist framework for firearm injury prevention and safety counseling that addresses structural, institutional, and interpersonal racism, and promotes culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.
Dangerous Trend: Subway Surfing
Subway surfing—a dangerous trend where teenagers ride on the outside of moving trains—is spreading rapidly in New York City, fueled by social media platforms that glamorize the activity despite its deadly consequences and ongoing enforcement efforts.
