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|Videos|October 12, 2020
The Latest in Care for Suicidal Teens and Young Adults
Author(s)Shareh Ghani, MD
Dr Ghani talks on caring for teens and young adults with suicidal ideation, especially in this time of increased stressors.
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Dr Ghani is Medical Director for Magellan Healthcare.
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