EPISODE · Sep 23, 2024 · 5 MIN
EP38 - Youth Emergency Department Visits for Mental Health Increased During Pandemic
from Women and Mental Health · host Andrew MacQuoid
A study revealed that emergency department visits for mental health care increased among youth, particularly teenage girls, during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conditions such as suicidal ideation, self-harm, and eating disorders saw notable spikes. These findings underscore the urgent need for better mental health care access and resources for children and adolescents.
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A study revealed that emergency department visits for mental health care increased among youth, particularly teenage girls, during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conditions such as suicidal ideation, self-harm, and eating disorders saw notable spikes. These findings underscore the urgent need for better mental health care access and resources for children and adolescents.
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