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Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death overall. The lecture includes discussion of suicide assessment, risk factors in general, and in adolescents specifically, and available resources. Dr. Perales is clinical assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita. She is well known in the area as an expert in adolescent psychiatry. Since 1988 she has been a member of the teaching faculty; serving on various committees, advisory boards and task forces on the local, state and national level. Dr. Perales is the director of the only inpatient adolescent unit in Sedgwick County. KMUW’s Frank Dudgeon will present an interview featuring Dr. Perales during Morning Edition, Monday, April 9 -- 5:50 a.m., 7:50 a.m., and 9:50 a.m. This series is made possible because of community partners Wichita Public Radio, the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita, WPPA, Inc., and the Medical Society of Sedgwick County. |
