Do Suicides Jump During the Holidays & Is There Lead In Your Water?
Episode Segments:
Suicides Rates During the Holidays The holidays bring festive fun for millions of Americans. But for others, the year-end season can evoke negative feelings. What effect does holiday depression have on suicide rates? We'll speak with Daniel Romer, PhD, Research Director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and his findings may surprise you.
Is There Lead In Your Water? Almost a third of community water systems have some service lines containing lead. What's being done to reduce or eliminate the exposure? Shawn P. McElmurry, PhD, PE, Professor at Wayne State University in Detroit explains what you need to know and how you can protect you and your family.
Young Students and the Surprising Impact of Extracurricular Activities The children of highly educated mothers are twice as likely to take part in sports and other extracurricular activities compared to kids of less educated moms. Researcher
Elise Allen from Ohio State University
explains how this could impact your child's social and learning development.