Suicide Detection & Prevention in Schools

Suicide Detection & Prevention in Schools

Suicide Statistics Thousands of teens commit suicide each year in the United States. Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age and youth, ages 12-18. (CDC, 2016).   It results in approximately 4,600 lives lost each year. The top three methods used in suicides of young people include firearm (45%), suffocation (40%), and…

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS RUSHING INTO PATIENT CARE—AND COULD RAISE RISKS

Artificial Intelligence Is Rushing Into Patient Care—And Could Raise Risks

AI systems are not as rigorously tested as other medical devices, and have already made serious mistakes Few tech startups publish their research in peer-reviewed journals, which allow other scientists to scrutinize their work, according to a January article in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation. Such “stealth research”—described only in press releases or promotional events—often overstates…

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