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How to reduce suicides on the psychiatric ward

Los Angeles Times December 01, 2019
In a story about suicides in psychiatric facilities, Tyler Jones, M.D., says a 15-minute watch for patients deemed to be suicidal is “certainly not the best way to monitor for suicide ideation. The opportunity can happen pretty quickly.”

The power of hope: How Make-A-Wish heals

KOIN-TV November 27, 2019
Special report and podcast about the benefits of Make-A-Wish Foundation services. Mike Powers, M.D., says: “If they’re not mentally healthy, they cannot be physically healthy. Make-A-Wish helps improve the mental health of our patients.”
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