Posted on July 14, 2019 · Posted in Medical Articles, News

The number of children and young adults visiting the emergency department for psychiatric concerns rose 28 percent over a four-year period, and visits having to do with suicide more than doubled, according to a study published this week in the journal Pediatrics.

 

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About the Author

Becki Norton, M.Ed. is a co-founder of HopeNet, Carpinteria resident, and Retired School Psychologist.