Stop the Stigma: COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of children's mental health
Experts estimate one in five children in the United States experience a mental disorder in a given year.
Author: Angela Reighard
Updated: 1:50 AM EST March 10, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is shining light on the importance of mental health, especially in children.
Experts estimate one in five children in the United States experience a mental disorder in a given year. During the pandemic, the CDC reports more children are going to the emergency department for mental health concerns, specifically ages five to 11 saw a 24% increase and ages 12-17 saw a 31% jump from 2019.