There is a hugemental health crisisamong today’s children and teens that is increasing at alarming rates.
In fact, mental illness among young people is at an all-time high (viaAmerican Psychological Association).
Surprisingly, the rates have been steadily increasing even before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
“We saw more kids than we typically do that we .
wouldn’t necessarily have thought would have problems about suicidal ideation.
We saw 5-year-olds,” said Dr. Audrey Brewer, an attending pediatric physician and study co-author.
“To see them presenting to emergency departments for mental health or for suicide-ideation-related visits is very concerning.”
“We need to see to it more children will have safe places to grow and thrive.”
