Dr. Courtney Cinko, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cincinnati Children’s

From Cincinnati Childrenā€™s Young & Healthy Podcast

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34. September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and it is imperative to have conversations about mental illness and mental health. In this week’s episode, we discuss suicide prevention with Dr. Courtney Cinko, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cincinnati Children’s. Our conversation includes who is at risk for suicide, red flags parentsĀ shouldĀ look for, how to have a conversation about suicide, resources, and so much more.Ā Ā Ā 

To schedule an appointment with the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, please visit: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/p/psychiatry/programs  

To learn more about MindPeace, please visit: https://mindpeacecincinnati.com/  

For additional resources for suicide prevention, please visit: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/suicide-prevention  

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255