Stories by Tyler Black

Tyler Black is an emergency pediatric psychiatrist and a clinical assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. Follow him on Twitter @tylerblack32

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Mental HealthAugust 22, 2022

Children’s Risk of Suicide Increases on School Days

Unlike in adults, suicide risk among children is lowest during the summer and higher during the school year. Understanding these patterns can help prevent and treat suicidality

Tyler Black