MedCity News August 16, 2024
To change the trajectory of the youth mental health pandemic, we must commit to “bending the curve” by building strong, prevention-oriented partnerships. Collaboration between caretakers, schools, and mental health professionals is vital.
“Bend the curve” became a common catchphrase during the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlighted the urgent need to take preventive steps to try to reduce the number of cases overwhelming hospitals at the height of the crisis.
Today, we find ourselves amidst another pandemic: youth mental health.
The number of youth struggling with mental health conditions has risen steadily for more than a decade. Nearly 20% of U.S. youth ages 3-17 have a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder, according to the 2022 National Healthcare Quality and...
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