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Experts warn of mental health 'epidemic' for kids amid delta variant fears
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COVID-19's devastating emotional and psychological toll on children is ongoing. Experts warn of a mental health "epidemic" among children as emergency rooms see an uptick in anxiety and depression cases.
In May, Children's Hospital Colorado declared a mental health state of emergency due to the number of kids seeking treatment for suicidal thoughts and other mental health issues. According to the hospital, behavioral health emergency room visits shot up 72% statewide between January and April of this year compared to the same period in 2019. Across the country, the National Institute for Health Care Management reports that mental health-related emergency room visits jumped for both younger and older kids between mid-March and October of 2020 compared to the same time in 2019. Some medical experts are predicting another surge of kids seeking help in the fall.More Related News