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Why Kaiser Permanente Southern Colorado Believes in Teen Mental Health Screening

Richard Spurlock, M.D. MBA is the Medical Director at Kaiser Permanente Southern Colorado As a not-for-profit health plan, Kaiser Permanente has long been committed to addressing community health issues. As we confronted the growing adolescent suicide rate in Southern Colorado … Continue reading

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Why I Use TeenScreen: A Pediatrician’s Story

I started using TeenScreen materials in 2009 after learning about the program through Kaiser Permanente Southern Colorado. Previously, I based my mental health assessment of patients on what I termed as the “hunch technique” – essentially using my gut to … Continue reading

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Ohio Shooting: The Need for a Face on School Safety

Dr. Stephen R. Sroka is an Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Division of Adolescent Health, Case Western Reserve University, as well as a President of Health Education Consultants. He is an education expert who speaks on topics such as … Continue reading

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Teen Suicide: What Can Schools Do to Prevent Tragedies?

The suicide of a Buffalo, NY teen has made headlines recently, prompting an outpouring of grief and concern from celebrities, journalists, and even President Obama.  When families, communities and students confront such a devastating loss, often the school becomes a … Continue reading

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