Anxious, Suicidal Teens Often End Up in Overwhelmed ERs. How Can We Improve Systems to Help Everyone?
March 15, 2021 by Alexa Tomassi Solitude and depression from social distancing has been increasing, along with isolation from staying home during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis Photo by Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic has been detrimental to the mental well-being of children and teens across America and experts are ringing the alarm. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 12 to 17 year-olds in the United States and the adolescent suicide death rate has steadily increased in the last decade. With the impact of the pandemic, particularly on young people, deficiencies and lack of...
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