Gender dysphoria and eating disorders have skyrocketed since pandemic, report reveals: ‘Ripple effects’
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Mental health diagnoses in children have skyrocketed since the pandemic — led by gender dysphoria and eating disorders, according to a new report. Experts reveal the likely causes.
Overall, mental health claims rose 83% among young people in that time frame. "The initial trauma and continued ripple effects from the pandemic are still negatively impacting Americans’ mental health, particularly teens and young adults." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
By comparison, gender identity-related diagnoses spiked 133% and eating disorders rose 108%.
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