Tag Archives: CDC

The sexual revolution, our kids and suicide…a new look

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Dr. G

Suicidal thinking and the severity of suicidal behavior are HIGHLY correlated with sexual activity in teens. Continue reading →

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Eight things I think about the suicide epidemic

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Dr. G

Here are eight thoughts for church leaders and my fellow Christians to consider in making sense  of the suicide epidemic. Continue reading →

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Is the sexual revolution driving our kids to suicide?

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Dr. G

Teens who voluntarily engage in sexual activity or are victims of sexual violence are far more likely to experience suicidal thinking or behavior than their peers. Continue reading →

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Commentary…CDC reports 20% of high school boys diagnosed with ADHD

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Dr. G

The study also reports that 15% of boys have been diagnosed with ADHD, and that nearly 20% of high school boys (along with 10% of high school girls) have received an ADHD diagnosis and one in every ten high school boys currently takes medication for ADHD. Continue reading →

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CDC: One in Six U.S. Children Have Developmental Disabilities

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Dr. G

If this is true of society at large, how much more true should it be of the church? While churches don’t necessarily need to create “programs” to address the spiritual growth of kids with developmental disabilities, the church certainly needs to devote time and energy to acquiring the resources to lend support to parents of kids with developmental disabilities as they function in their role as primary faith trainers of their children. Continue reading →

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