Emergency department visits and revisits in children's hospitals that are related to mental health are "increasing rapidly," a new study suggests.
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Emergency department visits and revisits in children's hospitals that are related to mental health are "increasing rapidly," a new study suggests.
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We are in the midst of a pediatric mental health crisis — and parents need to take action.
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